Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Leeds 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Leeds are 17.1% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Leeds are 36.0% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Leeds are 59.4% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Leeds are 11.0% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Leeds are 11.7% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Leeds is 17.1% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -6.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.50 £ | 7.00 £ | -6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 4.30 £ | -28.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.45 £ | 3.11 £ | -9.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 £ | 1.72 £ | -6.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.39 £ | 1.24 £ | -11.1 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.45 £ | 3.81 £ | -14.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.07 £ | 0.95 £ | -10.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | 0.65 £ | -24.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.67 £ | 2.38 £ | -10.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.91 £ | 2.83 £ | -2.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.98 £ | 2.74 £ | -8.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.72 £ | 4.30 £ | -8.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 1.03 £ | +8.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.45 £ | -20.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.93 £ | 0.78 £ | -16.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 0.98 £ | -14.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.42 £ | -18.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.45 £ | -12.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.87 £ | 0.72 £ | -17.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.18 £ | 0.94 £ | -19.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.00 £ | 1.72 £ | -14.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 1.89 £ | -22.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.15 £ | 10.95 £ | -16.7 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.70 £ | 2.00 £ | -25.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 160.00 £ | 75.00 £ | -53.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 £ | 4.70 £ | +10.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.89 £ | 1.50 £ | -48.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 10.20 £ | -64.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.68 £ | 6.03 £ | -9.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 19,000.00 £ | -24.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,813.76 £ | 20,576.25 £ | -17.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.19 £ | 239.20 £ | -18.7 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.12 £ | 0.19 £ | +54.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.48 £ | 31.67 £ | +11.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.54 £ | 26.64 £ | -38.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.81 £ | 12.90 £ | +9.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,558.26 £ | 758.33 £ | -51.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,413.64 £ | 10,000.00 £ | -42.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.95 £ | 72.14 £ | -2.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.90 £ | 30.62 £ | -9.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.53 £ | 61.88 £ | -14.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.14 £ | 76.43 £ | -18.8 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,055.97 £ | 822.73 £ | -60.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,422.98 £ | 588.46 £ | -58.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,785.35 £ | 1,550.00 £ | -59.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,491.50 £ | 1,000.00 £ | -59.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,135.24 £ | 587.61 £ | -48.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 666.41 £ | 325.16 £ | -51.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Leeds Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,033.48 £ | 2,272.25 £ | -25.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.87 | 3.61 | -6.8 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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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 Bury | 42.38 miles |