Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Leeds 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Leeds is 23.5% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Leeds is 35.9% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Leeds are 55.7% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Leeds are 15.7% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Leeds are 7.7% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Leeds is 2.2% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 17.25 £ | -13.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.75 £ | 7.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.50 £ | 5.50 £ | -15.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 £ | 5.92 £ | -1.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.06 £ | 3.80 £ | -6.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.27 £ | 2.79 £ | +22.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.64 £ | 1.60 £ | -2.4 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.34 £ | 1.29 £ | -3.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.47 £ | 1.15 £ | -22.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.78 £ | 0.96 £ | +23.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.69 £ | 2.94 £ | -20.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.72 £ | 3.74 £ | +0.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.20 £ | 2.98 £ | -6.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.06 £ | 5.57 £ | -8.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.05 £ | -3.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.67 £ | +22.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.97 £ | 0.96 £ | -1.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 1.18 £ | +5.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.56 £ | +8.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.58 £ | -0.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.12 £ | 1.00 £ | -11.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.25 £ | 1.20 £ | -4.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.49 £ | 2.13 £ | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.01 £ | 2.27 £ | -24.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.75 £ | 15.00 £ | -15.5 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.35 £ | 2.50 £ | -25.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 93.00 £ | -53.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.20 £ | 2.40 £ | -42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.02 £ | 2.46 £ | -38.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 38.00 £ | 13.60 £ | -64.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.40 £ | 1.37 £ | -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) | 30,546.35 £ | 30,610.00 £ | +0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 287.33 £ | 220.61 £ | -23.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 12.17 £ | 15.45 £ | +27.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.48 £ | 32.25 £ | +2.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 58.74 £ | 31.22 £ | -46.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 19.25 £ | 18.38 £ | -4.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 £ | 10.50 £ | -30.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,833.38 £ | 1,378.22 £ | -24.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 22,596.71 £ | 16,618.40 £ | -26.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 89.21 £ | 66.65 £ | -25.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 40.00 £ | 35.17 £ | -12.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.35 £ | 66.54 £ | -25.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 106.00 £ | 65.68 £ | -38.0 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,212.50 £ | 981.80 £ | -55.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,720.37 £ | 726.64 £ | -57.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,761.90 £ | 1,766.15 £ | -53.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,868.46 £ | 1,205.83 £ | -58.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,335.31 £ | 264.16 £ | -80.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 715.09 £ | 245.12 £ | -65.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,681.26 £ | 2,305.96 £ | -37.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.69 | 4.99 | +6.4 % |
| Last update: | 12 April 2026 | 10 April 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 470 | 42 | |
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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 |