Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 28.7% higher than in Leeds (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 55.7% higher than in Leeds | |
| Rent Prices in London are 127.1% higher than in Leeds | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 25.8% higher than in Leeds | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 3.1% higher than in Leeds | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 16.2% 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) | 7.50 £ | 8.00 £ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 6.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 6.00 £ | +50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.54 £ | 3.78 £ | +6.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 £ | 2.04 £ | +14.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 £ | 1.41 £ | +22.4 % |
Markets | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.43 £ | 4.87 £ | +10.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.21 £ | 1.37 £ | +13.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.28 £ | 0.87 £ | -32.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.96 £ | 3.52 £ | +19.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.51 £ | 3.88 £ | +10.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.76 £ | 3.01 £ | +9.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.81 £ | 4.68 £ | -19.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 1.13 £ | -4.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | 0.61 £ | -8.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 1.04 £ | -0.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.26 £ | 1.27 £ | +0.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.57 £ | -2.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.68 £ | 0.59 £ | -13.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 £ | 1.01 £ | -2.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.39 £ | 1.33 £ | -4.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.00 £ | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.05 £ | 2.32 £ | +13.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 £ | 2.79 £ | +98.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.47 £ | 16.50 £ | +22.4 % |
Transportation | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.80 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | 180.00 £ | +125.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.70 £ | 4.50 £ | -4.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.61 £ | 4.18 £ | +60.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.50 £ | 30.00 £ | +81.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.39 £ | 5.50 £ | +2.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,628.75 £ | 29,633.35 £ | -6.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 213.90 £ | 232.32 £ | +8.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.62 £ | 14.71 £ | +16.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.19 £ | 31.57 £ | -4.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.09 £ | 48.84 £ | +57.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.75 £ | 16.28 £ | +3.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,160.75 £ | 1,804.45 £ | +55.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,500.00 £ | 21,853.52 £ | +130.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 59.17 £ | 78.94 £ | +33.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.00 £ | 35.97 £ | +12.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 62.78 £ | 92.24 £ | +46.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 53.17 £ | 115.44 £ | +117.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 976.33 £ | 2,223.99 £ | +127.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 726.79 £ | 1,636.79 £ | +125.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,821.82 £ | 4,182.89 £ | +129.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,217.86 £ | 2,728.57 £ | +124.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 441.29 £ | 1,474.83 £ | +234.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 238.45 £ | 783.35 £ | +228.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,352.63 £ | 3,070.51 £ | +30.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.60 | 5.03 | -10.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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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 Stockport | 47.02 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 |