Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Leeds 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Leeds is 26.1% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Leeds is 38.2% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Leeds are 56.5% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Leeds are 21.8% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Leeds are 10.7% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Leeds is 19.3% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 82.50 £ | 60.00 £ | -27.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.60 £ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.14 £ | 4.75 £ | -22.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -27.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.73 £ | 3.33 £ | -10.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 £ | 1.65 £ | -14.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.48 £ | 1.18 £ | -20.1 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.99 £ | 4.49 £ | -10.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.46 £ | 1.24 £ | -15.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 1.07 £ | +18.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.50 £ | 3.05 £ | -12.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.87 £ | 3.53 £ | -8.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.31 £ | 2.73 £ | -17.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.25 £ | 4.75 £ | -9.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 1.34 £ | +16.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.62 £ | +2.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 1.00 £ | -11.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.33 £ | 1.07 £ | -19.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.56 £ | -0.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.62 £ | +8.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.99 £ | 0.91 £ | -7.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.23 £ | 1.35 £ | +10.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.25 £ | 8.00 £ | -13.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.16 £ | 1.84 £ | -14.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 £ | 1.29 £ | -49.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.00 £ | 12.47 £ | -22.0 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 192.80 £ | 70.00 £ | -63.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.80 £ | 5.00 £ | +4.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 2.61 £ | -37.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 10.20 £ | -66.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.65 £ | 5.53 £ | -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) | 30,418.23 £ | 29,550.67 £ | -2.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 253.01 £ | 209.20 £ | -17.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.86 £ | 12.65 £ | -14.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.57 £ | 31.73 £ | +0.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.65 £ | 27.85 £ | -45.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.59 £ | 13.25 £ | -9.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -40.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,835.15 £ | 1,247.67 £ | -32.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,805.90 £ | 14,000.00 £ | -32.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.64 £ | 60.00 £ | -22.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.00 £ | 29.60 £ | -26.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.05 £ | 72.22 £ | -18.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.87 £ | 65.67 £ | -39.7 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,193.08 £ | 992.00 £ | -54.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,603.66 £ | 724.44 £ | -54.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,323.40 £ | 1,793.75 £ | -58.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,738.10 £ | 1,213.64 £ | -55.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,388.95 £ | 480.00 £ | -65.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 777.79 £ | 238.45 £ | -69.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,338.89 £ | 2,460.85 £ | -26.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.10 | 5.75 | +12.7 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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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 |
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 |