Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 31.2% higher than in Leeds (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 54.8% higher than in Leeds | |
| Rent Prices in London are 119.4% higher than in Leeds | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 23.1% higher than in Leeds | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 7.5% higher than in Leeds | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 2.9% lower than in Leeds | |
Restaurants | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £15.75 | £20.00 | +27.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £58.75 | £80.00 | +36.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £7.00 | £9.00 | +28.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £5.50 | £7.00 | +27.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £5.92 | £6.00 | +1.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.83 | £4.06 | +6.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.88 | £2.23 | -22.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.72 | £1.57 | -8.8 % |
Markets | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.29 | £1.34 | +4.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.20 | £1.49 | +23.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £0.96 | £0.82 | -15.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £3.12 | £3.69 | +18.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.74 | £3.84 | +2.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £2.98 | £3.34 | +12.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £5.57 | £5.90 | +6.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.05 | £1.09 | +3.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.67 | £0.52 | -21.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £0.96 | £0.97 | +1.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.18 | £1.06 | -9.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.56 | £0.52 | -8.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.58 | £0.58 | +0.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £1.00 | £1.12 | +12.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.20 | £1.27 | +6.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £8.00 | £10.00 | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £2.13 | £2.49 | +16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.27 | £3.01 | +32.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £15.30 | £17.75 | +16.0 % |
Transportation | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.50 | £3.20 | +28.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £93.00 | £200.00 | +115.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £2.40 | £4.20 | +75.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £2.46 | £4.00 | +62.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £13.60 | £41.62 | +206.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.43 | £1.44 | +1.2 % |
| 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 | £30,432.94 | -0.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £220.61 | £286.73 | +30.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £15.45 | £12.27 | -20.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £31.00 | £31.29 | +0.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £31.22 | £57.04 | +82.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £19.30 | £19.25 | -0.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £10.50 | £15.00 | +42.9 % |
Childcare | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,378.22 | £2,005.74 | +45.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £16,618.40 | £25,695.40 | +54.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £66.65 | £89.74 | +34.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £35.17 | £39.44 | +12.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £66.54 | £88.57 | +33.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £65.68 | £106.00 | +61.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £948.23 | £2,217.86 | +133.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £724.82 | £1,678.26 | +131.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,773.33 | £3,529.41 | +99.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,207.78 | £2,785.45 | +130.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £264.16 | £1,356.37 | +413.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £245.12 | £687.88 | +180.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Leeds Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,384.17 | £3,581.32 | +50.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.99 | 4.68 | -6.3 % |
| Last update: | 4 May 2026 | 5 May 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 |