Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 31.0% higher than in Leeds (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 64.3% higher than in Leeds | |
| Rent Prices in London are 141.8% higher than in Leeds | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 30.7% higher than in Leeds | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 26.4% higher than in Leeds | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 18.1% 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) | 4.50 £ | 6.50 £ | +44.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 5.75 £ | +43.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.19 £ | 3.59 £ | +12.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 £ | 2.02 £ | +22.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.65 £ | +43.9 % |
Markets | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.13 £ | 5.02 £ | +21.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.41 £ | +18.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.70 £ | 0.92 £ | +31.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.61 £ | 3.17 £ | +21.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.81 £ | 3.41 £ | +21.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.51 £ | 3.39 £ | +35.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.90 £ | 5.65 £ | +44.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.17 £ | +13.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.59 £ | +22.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 1.17 £ | +28.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | 1.39 £ | +57.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.58 £ | +27.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.53 £ | +21.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.72 £ | 0.97 £ | +34.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 £ | 1.31 £ | +17.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.50 £ | +18.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.96 £ | 2.09 £ | +6.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 £ | 2.44 £ | +40.9 % |
| 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) | 5.90 £ | 5.71 £ | -3.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 27,280.00 £ | -3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,550.67 £ | 25,860.62 £ | -12.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 213.25 £ | 293.80 £ | +37.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.14 £ | 15.03 £ | +23.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.75 £ | 31.02 £ | +4.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.08 £ | 46.74 £ | +60.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.33 £ | 14.35 £ | -17.2 % |
| 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 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +58.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,000.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +100.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.50 £ | 81.72 £ | +21.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.57 £ | 39.37 £ | +10.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 66.00 £ | 89.05 £ | +34.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 73.00 £ | 97.78 £ | +33.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 919.17 £ | 2,138.54 £ | +132.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 691.67 £ | 1,607.38 £ | +132.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,831.67 £ | 4,289.02 £ | +134.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,062.50 £ | 2,858.97 £ | +169.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 480.00 £ | 1,311.20 £ | +173.2 % |
| 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) | 2,564.12 £ | 3,451.03 £ | +34.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.86 | 5.56 | -5.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 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 |