The cost of living in London is reflected by an index of 78, with rent index at 65. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in London.
London has a cost of living index of 78 and a rent index of 65. That makes it one of the more expensive places in this starter dataset. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 78 |
| Rent index | 65 |
| Groceries index | 74 |
| Restaurant price index | 81 |
| Local purchasing power | 93 |
| 1-bed rent in city centre | £1,850 |
| 1-bed rent outside centre | £1,450 |
Users often compare local prices with local pay. See the average salary in London.
This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare London with other places in the UK.
The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of £1,850 per month.
Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-03-28. Salary context from ONS ASHE 2025.