UK Cost of Living

The average price of four-star petrol in the UK in 1984 was 38.7 pence per litre.
The average price of four-star petrol in the UK in 1984 (38.7 pence per litre) equates to approximately £1.59 per litre in today’s terms (2025), after adjusting for inflation at a cumulative rate of 310.77%

In 1984, the average annual salary in the UK was approximately **£6,500** for male manual workers and **£3,250** for female manual workers.
Using the average annual inflation rate of **2.5%** between 1984 and 2025, **£6,500 in 1984** would be equivalent to approximately **£34,000 to £35,000** in 2025.

In 1984, the average price of a loaf of bread in the UK was around **38 pence**.
Using the average annual inflation rate of **2.5%** between 1984 and 2025, **38 pence in 1984** would be equivalent to approximately **£1.60 to £1.70** in 2025.
In 2025, the average cost of a loaf of bread in the UK is approximately **£1.60 to £1.70**

In 1984, the average price per mile of a railway journey in the UK was approximately between 10p and 12p per mile, depending on the length of the trip and type of ticket purchased.
Using the average annual inflation rate of **2.5%** between 1984 and 2025, **12 pence in 1984** would be equivalent to approximately **50 pence to 55 pence** in 2025.

In 1984, the road tax for a Ferrari 512 Testarossa in the UK would have been based on its engine size and horsepower. Given that the Ferrari 512 Testarossa had an engine capacity of around 4.9 litres, the road tax would have been approximately **£35 per year**.
£35 per year in 1984 is equivalent to approximately **£110** today.

In 1984, the average price of a house in the UK was around **£30,000**.
Using the average annual inflation rate of **2.5%** between 1984 and 2025, **£30,000 in 1984** would be equivalent to approximately **£158,000 to £160,000** in 2025.

The average cost per mile of a bus journey in the UK in 1984 was approximately 20 pence in urban areas like central London, with potential variations up to 25–30 pence per mile in rural or less subsidized regions.
Using the average annual inflation rate of **2.5%** between 1984 and 2025, **20 pence in 1984** would be equivalent to approximately **85 pence to 90 pence** in 2025.

• The average cost of a British Airways flight from Heathrow to Belfast in economy class in 1984 was approximately £50–£60 one-way, equivalent to about £140–£170 in today’s money.

• Business-class fares averaged over £100 one-way (£280+ today).

The average cost of insuring a Ferrari Testarossa in the UK in 1984 was approximately £4,387 per year, though actual costs varied depending on individual circumstances such as driver age, location, and driving history.

In 1984, the average price of a new car in the UK was around **£6,500**.
Using the average annual inflation rate of **2.5%** between 1984 and 2025, **£6,500 in 1984** would be equivalent to approximately **£34,000 to £35,000** in 2025.

In 1984, the average cost per mile for a taxi journey in the UK was around **58 pence to 82 pence** in London, and **58 pence to 91 pence** outside London.
Using the average annual inflation rate of **2.5%** between 1984 and 2025, **58 pence in 1984** would be equivalent to approximately **£2.45 to £2.50** in 2025.

• Based on analysis, it is reasonable to estimate that the average cost of a ferry from England to Northern Ireland in 1984 was approximately £15–£25 per foot passenger and £40–£60 per car with passengers (one way).