Cost of Living in Leeds

The cost of living in Leeds is reflected by an index of 59, with rent index at 37. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Leeds.

Leeds has a cost of living index of 59 and a rent index of 37. That makes it more affordable than the priciest UK city markets. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.

Cost of living index
59
Rent index
37
Groceries index
56
Restaurant index
61

Living cost snapshot

MetricValue
Cost of living index59
Rent index37
Groceries index56
Restaurant price index61
Local purchasing power83
1-bed rent in city centre£1,000
1-bed rent outside centre£800

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FAQ

Is Leeds expensive?

This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Leeds with other places in the UK.

How much is rent in Leeds?

The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of £1,000 per month.

Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-03-28. Salary context from ONS ASHE 2025.