Residents in an Essex area are paying more for a coffee than a pint of lager, according to new research.
On average, a flat white in Chelmsford will set locals back 7p more than a pint of lager, costing £3.53 and £3.46 respectively.
If residents were to buy one coffee a day, it would cost £26 more per year than buying 365 pints.
The Flat White Index, compiled by digital PR agency Tank, looked at more than 90 UK locations to uncover the priciest and most affordable places to grab a flat white, compared to average salaries.
With an average regional salary of £30,012.00, Tank says Chelmsford residents would spend £1,288.45 per year if they were to buy a coffee everyday - 4.3 per cent of their annual salary.
Experts have predicted a sharp 25 per cent price increase for coffee beans this year which could see prices continue to rise and a £5 coffee era is set to hit London. Despite this, the coffee industry is thriving with 80 per cent of people who visit coffee shops attending at least once a week.
Martin Stone, director at Tank, said: "As we enter Sober October, when many choose to give up alcohol for charity, it’s concerning to see that a cup of coffee now costs more than a pint of lager in Chelmsford. As the cost of living continues to impact our everyday choices, locals looking to save pennies on booze during the alcohol-free month may rethink how they indulge with their money."
Top 10 most expensive cities for a coffee compared to a pint
- Chelmsford
- Swansea
- Preston
- Leicester
- Wolverhampton
- Newport
- Coventry
- Belfast
- Bradford
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