Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 33.5% higher than in Leeds (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 61.0% higher than in Leeds | |
| Rent Prices in London are 135.5% higher than in Leeds | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 27.5% higher than in Leeds | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 10.9% higher than in Leeds | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 1.4% lower than in Leeds | |
Restaurants | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.00 £ | 9.00 £ | +28.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +30.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | 6.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.60 £ | 4.01 £ | +11.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.36 £ | 2.34 £ | -1.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.47 £ | 1.58 £ | +6.9 % |
Markets | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.24 £ | 1.41 £ | +14.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.18 £ | 1.55 £ | +31.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.99 £ | 0.78 £ | -21.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.68 £ | 3.87 £ | +44.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.54 £ | 4.21 £ | +18.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.98 £ | 3.10 £ | +4.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.57 £ | 5.87 £ | +5.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.11 £ | +1.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | 0.59 £ | -9.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.96 £ | 0.99 £ | +3.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.17 £ | 1.18 £ | +0.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | 0.57 £ | -12.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.63 £ | +8.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.00 £ | 1.18 £ | +18.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.20 £ | 1.35 £ | +12.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.00 £ | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.15 £ | 2.72 £ | +26.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.27 £ | 3.19 £ | +40.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 17.75 £ | +18.3 % |
Transportation | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | 3.50 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 93.00 £ | 180.00 £ | +93.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.40 £ | 4.20 £ | +75.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.46 £ | 3.99 £ | +62.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 13.60 £ | 32.50 £ | +139.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.38 £ | 1.41 £ | +2.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,895.00 £ | 28,895.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,610.00 £ | 30,346.35 £ | -0.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 228.02 £ | 289.59 £ | +27.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.46 £ | 13.62 £ | -5.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.91 £ | 32.83 £ | +2.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 32.19 £ | 56.81 £ | +76.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.38 £ | 20.14 £ | +9.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,378.22 £ | 1,907.25 £ | +38.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 16,618.40 £ | 22,596.71 £ | +36.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 66.65 £ | 85.56 £ | +28.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.91 £ | 39.47 £ | +9.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 70.65 £ | 91.00 £ | +28.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 68.63 £ | 107.27 £ | +56.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 980.50 £ | 2,423.32 £ | +147.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 728.69 £ | 1,764.06 £ | +142.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,763.33 £ | 3,826.09 £ | +117.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,190.00 £ | 2,969.05 £ | +149.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 261.07 £ | 1,388.56 £ | +431.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 252.54 £ | 735.72 £ | +191.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,319.76 £ | 3,684.73 £ | +58.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.99 | 4.68 | -6.3 % |
| Last update: | 13 January 2026 | 20 January 2026 | |
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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 |