London, United Kingdom
In London, $10 covers a takeaway portion of fish and chips, a street food dish at Borough Market, or two pints of lager at a Wetherspoons pub.
Index score 136 (rank 16 of 20) — the full basket totals $36.78, so $10 covers about 27.2% of it.
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The basket
| Item | London | NYC | vs NYC |
|---|---|---|---|
| White bread (500g) | $2.15 | $4.61 | -53% |
| Milk (1L) | $1.96 | $1.44 | +36% |
| Eggs (12) | $5.10 | $5.90 | -14% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.52 | $2.10 | -28% |
| Bottled water (1.5L) | $1.91 | $2.50 | -24% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, store) | $3.28 | $3.21 | +2% |
| Cappuccino (cafe) | $5.54 | $6.09 | -9% |
| White rice (1kg) | $2.53 | $6.64 | -62% |
| Chicken breast (1kg) | $10.44 | $14.41 | -28% |
| Public transit, one-way ticket | $2.35 | $3.00 | -22% |
| Total | $36.78 | $49.90 |
What $10 actually buys here
- Fish and chips (small cod, takeaway)~$9.25
A smaller cod portion from a classic chippy, taken away rather than eaten in.
- A street food dish at Borough Market~$9.50
Dumplings or a toastie at London's iconic food market — smaller stalls keep this under $10.
- Two pints of lager at Wetherspoons~$9.42
London's cheapest reliable pub chain.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic grocery basket cost in London?
$36.78 for a basic grocery basket in London — about $13 less than New York City's $49.90.
What can $10 buy in London?
A smaller takeaway portion of fish and chips from a classic chippy, or two pints of lager at Wetherspoons, London's cheapest reliable pub chain.
Is London cheaper than New York for everyday expenses?
Yes — London's index score of 136 means a dollar goes roughly 1.4 times as far as in New York.
How much is a cappuccino in London?
$5.54 — close to New York City's $6.09, one of the smaller gaps between the two cities in this Index.
What's the most expensive basket item in London?
Chicken breast at $10.44 per kilo — just over the $10 index amount, and London's priciest single basket item.
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In New York City, $10 covers a halal-cart chicken-and-rice platter, three subway or bus rides, or a pay-what-you-wish museum ticket — the baseline this whole index is measured against.
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Prices are researched estimates (July 2026), not live data — treat them as illustrative, not exact. See the methodology page for details.