London, London, City of, United Kingdom · Population 11,262,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs United Kingdom average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | £10.48 ($13.26) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | £41.90 ($53.04) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | £3.14 ($3.98) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | £237 ($301) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | £38.41 ($48.62) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | £101 ($128) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | £29.33 ($37.13) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | £29.33 ($37.13) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | £7.68 ($9.72) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | £757 ($958) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | £526 ($666) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | £1,579 ($1,999) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in London is £3,184 ($4,030) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £1,225 ($1,550) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £1,592 ($2,015) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£526 ($666)) represents about 43% of the total single-person budget.
1 km away · Westminster
2 km away · Camden
2 km away · Lambeth
3 km away · Southwark
4 km away · Tower Hamlets
4 km away · Kensington and Chelsea
4 km away · Islington
4 km away · Camden
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£977 ($1,237) / moLondon is the capital and one of the key cities in United Kingdom. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £1,225 ($1,550), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £526 ($666) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to £2,986 ($3,779) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £2,251 ($2,850) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in London is £3,184 ($4,030). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £1,592 ($2,015) per month.