Cost of Living in
Preston

Comprehensive urban intelligence for Preston, United Kingdom. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.

Preston
72Global Quality Score

QoL Index

Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78

Rent Per Month

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$3,386.45
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$2,405.97
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,916.41
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$831.01
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,475.47
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,010.51
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$16.96
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$438.23

General

International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$8,818.88
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$1,448.59
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$27.14
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$76.88
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$74.62
Men's Leather Business Shoes$67.84
Local Cheese (1 kg)$14.92
Oranges (1 kg)$2.58
Lettuce (1 Head)$0.99
Bananas (1 kg)$2.17
Onions (1 kg)$2.04
Potatoes (1 kg)$1.62
Tomatoes (1 kg)$4.05
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$21.71
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$9.50
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.27
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$3,453.39
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$4.93
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$38,375.70
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$41,530.14

Restaurants

Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$3.26
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$3.62
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$8.82
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$4.22
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$71.23
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$16.93
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$5.43

Markets

Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.53
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$20.35
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$10.85
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$1.71
Eggs (12, Large Size)$3.58
Apples (1 kg)$2.85
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$1.48
White Rice (1 kg)$1.76
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$1.38
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$101.76

Sports And Leisure

Monthly Fitness Club Membership$42.96
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$16.96

Transportation

Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.89
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$4.07
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$1.73
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$16.28
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$2.71

Utilities (Monthly)

Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$15.94
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$45.79

Districts & Neighborhoods