Cost of Living in London
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for London, United Kingdom.
Overall, the cost of living in London is below the New York City baseline (composite index 75 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)84
Groceries index76
Dining out index78
Transport index72
Utilities index66
Median annual salary$46,000
Minimum wage$14.60/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,600
Est. monthly healthcare premium$0
YoY inflation3.5%
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