Cost of Living in London
Summary of cost of living in London, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,822.5$ (5,204.9C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,041.9$ (1,418.7C$), excluding rent.
- London is 24.2% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in London is, on average, 56.0% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 29.88 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.04 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.75 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.82 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.88 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.93 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.60 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.12 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.40 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.01 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.84 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.37 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.27 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.96 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.42 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.90 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.78 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.52 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.87 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.51 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.12 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 18.00 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 112.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.78 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 31.50 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,779.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,486.82 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 190.65 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 65.17 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 77.00 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 52.14 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 40.65 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 587.50 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 28,812.50 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 76.52 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 56.01 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120.38 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 138.34 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,762.44 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,553.12 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,834.17 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,391.82 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 455.00 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 475.00 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,234.60 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.33 | |
Prices in London
This city had 519 entries in the past 12 months by 38 different contributors.
Last update: 9 February 2026
Last update: 9 February 2026
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Leave a comment:4 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Aug 09, 2024:
guys i'm about to live in london with my friend, is 30,000 pre year enuogh for living there wit hmy friend?(he's also make 2,500 pre month)
Anonymous
on May 12, 2024:
You can expect to pay 40-60 percent of your income on a one bedroom apartment based on the local salary of 40000-50000 a year. Many peoples struggle to pay bills and be able to eat a balanced diet. You have been warned!
Anonymous
on May 07, 2024:
This city is brutally bad. The people of western european descent who are the majority are a mixture of no integrity and brainless impulsivity. How can these people be so consistently like this?
Anonymous
on Jul 11, 2023:
I want to know the overall cost of living in percentages that effect wages and income in Canada