Summary of The Cost of Living in London, United Kingdom
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in London is $4,356.25 including rent, or $1,556.25 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in London is $5,307.75 including rent, or $2,507.75 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in London is $7,163.65 including rent, or $3,523.65 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in London ranges from $52,275.00 for a single person to $63,693.00 for a couple, and $85,963.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $18,675.00 for a single person to $30,093.00 for a couple, and $42,283.80 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in London, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,404.25 for a single person to $2,891.65 for a couple, and $3,896.25 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $804.25 for a single person to $1,291.65 for a couple, and $1,816.25 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in London, estimated monthly expenses range from $7,513.75 for a single person to $9,323.95 for a couple, and $12,575.45 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,013.75 for a single person to $4,823.95 for a couple, and $6,725.45 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in London is $4,975.00, which is 219.7% more than the average monthly cost of living and 518.6% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |