Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 30.5% higher than in Leeds (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 64.4% higher than in Leeds | |
| Rent Prices in London are 144.1% higher than in Leeds | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 30.3% higher than in Leeds | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 26.2% higher than in Leeds | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 12.3% lower than in Leeds | |
Restaurants | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.30 £ | 8.00 £ | +9.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.60 £ | 6.50 £ | +41.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 5.50 £ | +37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.18 £ | 3.64 £ | +14.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 £ | 2.00 £ | +20.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 £ | 1.52 £ | +31.7 % |
Markets | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.13 £ | 5.00 £ | +21.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.45 £ | +22.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.70 £ | 0.94 £ | +34.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.60 £ | 3.16 £ | +21.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.80 £ | 3.40 £ | +21.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.62 £ | 3.44 £ | +31.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.89 £ | 5.67 £ | +45.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.21 £ | 1.19 £ | -2.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.62 £ | +23.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | 1.20 £ | +31.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | 1.54 £ | +74.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.59 £ | +34.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.55 £ | +15.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.72 £ | 1.01 £ | +40.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 £ | 1.31 £ | +17.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.75 £ | +21.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.96 £ | 2.04 £ | +4.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 £ | 2.46 £ | +42.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.95 £ | 15.00 £ | +15.8 % |
Transportation | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.80 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +150.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.61 £ | 3.13 £ | +20.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.20 £ | 30.00 £ | +194.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.92 £ | 5.75 £ | -2.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,035.00 £ | -0.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,550.67 £ | 26,862.14 £ | -9.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 219.36 £ | 293.89 £ | +34.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.33 £ | 15.31 £ | +24.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.06 £ | 30.49 £ | +1.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.83 £ | 45.68 £ | +53.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.33 £ | 14.51 £ | -16.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +66.7 % |
Childcare | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,164.33 £ | 1,853.11 £ | +59.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,000.00 £ | 20,143.18 £ | +101.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 70.00 £ | 82.97 £ | +18.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.57 £ | 40.31 £ | +13.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 67.78 £ | 89.95 £ | +32.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 76.75 £ | 101.73 £ | +32.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 930.71 £ | 2,147.22 £ | +130.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 691.67 £ | 1,600.08 £ | +131.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,831.67 £ | 4,401.25 £ | +140.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,055.56 £ | 2,858.75 £ | +170.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 480.00 £ | 1,271.61 £ | +164.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 238.45 £ | 739.22 £ | +210.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,544.71 £ | 3,669.63 £ | +44.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.86 | 5.50 | -6.0 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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Cities near Leeds: | Cost of Living in Bradford | 9.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 10.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 20.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 21.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 24.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 31.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sheffield | 34.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 36.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 42.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bury | 42.38 miles |
Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |