Cost of living in Westminster
compared to
Cost of living in Westminster vs. United Kingdom overall average
Westminster is 15.0% more expensive than United Kingdom overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 7.6% less in Westminster
- Groceries
-
pay 7.1% less in Westminster
- Transportation
-
pay 10.1% less in Westminster
- Housing
-
pay 61.4% more in Westminster
- Childcare
-
pay 19.9% more in Westminster
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 36.9% more in Westminster
- Clothing
-
pay 11.4% more in Westminster
The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, childcare, and clothing in Westminster are more expensive than in United Kingdom. Expenses including transportation, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Westminster.
Westminster Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.03
£15.13
|
$13.35
-
$26.71
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.07
£6.85
|
$5.82
-
$10.02
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.30
£1.74
|
$1.34
-
$3.34
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.33
£1.01
|
$0.80
-
$2.67
|
Westminster - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.42
£1.08
|
$1.07
-
$1.87
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.07
£3.08
|
$1.87
-
$6.68
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.32
£4.77
|
$3.24
-
$7.58
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.61
£2.72
|
$2.13
-
$4.94
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.63
£2.74
|
$1.51
-
$5.34
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.21
£0.91
|
$0.79
-
$1.64
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.68
£0.51
|
$0.42
-
$0.91
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.39
£1.05
|
$0.61
-
$2.30
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.91
£0.69
|
$0.54
-
$1.09
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.76
£0.57
|
$0.28
-
$0.97
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.69
£0.52
|
$0.24
-
$0.91
|
Westminster - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.18
£5.42
|
$6.82
-
$7.33
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
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-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,772.71
£28,525.20
|
$37,772.71
-
$37,772.71
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.56
£10.99
|
$12.95
-
$25.37
|
Westminster - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$44.96
£33.95
|
$29.38
-
$53.42
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$3,138.27
£2,369.96
|
$2,937.95
-
$3,338.58
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,869.61
£1,411.89
|
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-
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|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$276.32
£208.67
|
$153.18
-
$311.47
|
Westminster - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,891.86
£1,428.70
|
$1,602.52
-
$2,136.69
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,515.39
£17,003.18
|
$22,301.72
-
$32,050.38
|
Westminster - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.68
£5.04
|
$2.67
-
$8.01
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.81
£3.63
|
$3.34
-
$6.01
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$20.03
£15.13
|
$16.76
-
$21.37
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.19
£90.76
|
$80.13
-
$180.28
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.36
£13.11
|
$8.01
-
$25.37
|
Westminster - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$111.29
£84.04
|
$53.42
-
$133.54
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$58.43
£44.12
|
$26.71
-
$86.80
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$84.13
£63.53
|
$53.42
-
$120.19
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.82
£73.12
|
$66.77
-
$186.96
|
Westminster - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in United Kingdom
to see the average cost of cities throughout United Kingdom, like
Peterborough,
Aylesbury,
Bury,
High Wycombe,
Bishops Stortford,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Westminster.
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