Cost of Living
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Cost of living
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Build a realistic monthly budget for any city we cover. Choose your household, where you want to live and your lifestyle, and see rent, food, transport, utilities and more in local currency and your own.
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Monthly total in London
£3,610
Monthly total in London: £3,610
Per year £43,320
Cost breakdown
Breakdown
| Item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1 bedroom in the centre | £2,350 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water) | £220 |
| Home internet | £32 |
| Mobile phone plan | £15 |
| Groceries | £320 |
| Eating out | £250 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £188 |
| Health insurance and medical costs | £25 |
| Gym membership | £50 |
| Leisure and going out | £160 |
| Monthly total | £3,610 |
How this is calculated
- Rent is for a 1 bedroom home for up to 2 people and 3 bedrooms from 3.
- Each child counts as 60% of an adult for food, transport and other per person costs.
- Prices are typical monthly amounts collected for each city and change over time.
- Reference rates updated Sep 30, 2026.
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