Southwark, United Kingdom, United Kingdom — cost of living
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Southwark, United Kingdom

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Southwark, United Kingdom

About Southwark, United Kingdom

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$914
Family of 4 / mo
$2,335
Avg salary (after tax)
$3,500

Southwark is a vibrant area in London, United Kingdom , known for its rich history and cultural diversity. Located just south of the River Thames, Southwark is home to famous landmarks like the historic Borough Market, where you can find delicious food from all over the world. The area is also famous for the impressive Shard skyscraper, which offers stunning views of the city.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $105.71
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $43.85
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $133.12
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $84.82

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,310
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.28

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.03
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $7.82
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $7.05
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.38
  • CappuccinoUSD $3.86

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $9.4
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $78.31
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $9.4

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $16.41
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $3.09
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.35
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.26
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $5.91
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.44
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.3
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.05
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.51
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $10.97
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $21.92
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $8.2
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $7.37
  • Dozen EggsUSD $3.4
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $0.7
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.69
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.82

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,657
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,600
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $729.6
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,401
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,756
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,702

Leisure

  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $18.01
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $62.87
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $12,216
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,175

Transportation

  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $14,722
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $45.1
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $14,095
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $2.67
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $199.69
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $4.08
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.29

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $50.65
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $212.88

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How we calculate these numbers

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