Cost of living in London

In London, Canada, living costs about $2040 per month for one person and $4390 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is London compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, London is 43% more expensive overall.

How does London compare to your city?

London is 17% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in London is, on average, 9% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in London?

Who is London a good fit for?

London tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is London so expensive?

The high cost of living in London is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in London?

Food costs in London are 16% higher than the European benchmark, making it a notable expense for residents.

Is public transport affordable in London?

Public transport in London is 71% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2040 $
Without Rent
794 $
Rent & Utilities
1246 $
Food
553 $
Transport
128 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2989 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
422.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16 $
Dinner 65.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.25 $
Capuccino 3.8 $
Coke, 330ml 1.97 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.89 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.38 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.91 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.36 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.01 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.52 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.78 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.84 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.95 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.03 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.18 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.17 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.23 $
Cigarette pack 11.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.23 $
Monthly Pass 81 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.17 $
Taxi, 8 km 21.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 50.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.23 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.6 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.56 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.42 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 92 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 142 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 57.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,046 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,689 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,297 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,063 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,359 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,873 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,989 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.62%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11 $
Haircut 16.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 83.1 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 58.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 561 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 14,376 $

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London vs Nassau (Nassau is 35% more expensive) London vs Freeport (Freeport is 8% more expensive)
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London vs Toronto (Toronto is 26% more expensive) London vs Montreal (Montreal is 4% less expensive) London vs Calgary (Calgary is 5% more expensive) London vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 10% more expensive) London vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 13% less expensive) London vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 14% less expensive) London vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 21% more expensive) London vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 30% more expensive) London vs Brampton (Brampton is 4% more expensive) London vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 6% more expensive)
Barbados
London vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 33% less expensive) London vs Holetown (Holetown is 32% less expensive)
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London vs Panama City (Panama City is 32% less expensive) London vs Colon (Colon is 42% less expensive) London vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 40% less expensive) London vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 48% less expensive) London vs David (David is 59% less expensive) London vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 53% less expensive) London vs Balboa (Balboa is 39% less expensive) London vs Pacora (Pacora is 39% less expensive) London vs Chitre (Chitre is 47% less expensive) London vs Penonome (Penonome is 46% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
London vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 39% less expensive) London vs Cayon (Cayon is 39% less expensive)
Cuba
London vs Havana (Havana is 50% less expensive) London vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 31% less expensive) London vs Holguin (Holguin is 37% less expensive) London vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 25% less expensive) London vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 48% less expensive) London vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 43% less expensive) London vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 24% less expensive) London vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 24% less expensive) London vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 46% less expensive) London vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 57% less expensive)
Costa Rica
London vs San Jose (San Jose is 39% less expensive) London vs Limon (Limon is 41% less expensive) London vs Liberia (Liberia is 56% less expensive) London vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 40% less expensive) London vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 37% less expensive) London vs Cartago (Cartago is 53% less expensive) London vs Heredia (Heredia is 39% less expensive) London vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 17% less expensive) London vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 36% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
London vs Castries (Castries is 43% less expensive) London vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 41% less expensive)
Jamaica
London vs Kingston (Kingston is 35% less expensive) London vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 62% less expensive) London vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 50% less expensive) London vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 43% less expensive) London vs May Pen (May Pen is 60% less expensive) London vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 52% less expensive) London vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 58% less expensive) London vs Linstead (Linstead is 49% less expensive) London vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 45% less expensive) London vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 44% less expensive)
El Salvador
London vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 42% less expensive) London vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 65% less expensive) London vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 43% less expensive) London vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 47% less expensive) London vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 43% less expensive) London vs Apopa (Apopa is 44% less expensive) London vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 41% less expensive) London vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 29% less expensive) London vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 47% less expensive) London vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 57% less expensive)
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London vs St. John's (St. John's is 47% less expensive) London vs All Saints (All Saints is 47% less expensive)
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London vs St. George's (St. George's is 48% less expensive) London vs Grenville (Grenville is 48% less expensive)
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London vs Roseau (Roseau is 51% less expensive) London vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 44% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
London vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 52% less expensive) London vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 51% less expensive)
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London vs Belize City (Belize City is 57% less expensive) London vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 47% less expensive) London vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 64% less expensive) London vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 35% less expensive) London vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 23% less expensive)
Guatemala
London vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 51% less expensive) London vs Mixco (Mixco is 69% less expensive) London vs Coban (Coban is 55% less expensive) London vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 62% less expensive) London vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 56% less expensive) London vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 56% less expensive) London vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 57% less expensive) London vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 57% less expensive) London vs Flores (Flores is 58% less expensive) London vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 61% less expensive)
Honduras
London vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 59% less expensive) London vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 49% less expensive) London vs Choloma (Choloma is 71% less expensive) London vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 68% less expensive) London vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 57% less expensive) London vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 58% less expensive) London vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 65% less expensive) London vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 65% less expensive) London vs Yoro (Yoro is 64% less expensive) London vs La Lima (La Lima is 57% less expensive)
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London vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 61% less expensive) London vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 49% less expensive) London vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 62% less expensive) London vs Higuey (Higuey is 62% less expensive) London vs La Vega (La Vega is 72% less expensive) London vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 59% less expensive) London vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 64% less expensive) London vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 74% less expensive) London vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 69% less expensive) London vs Bonao (Bonao is 73% less expensive)
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London vs Managua (Managua is 62% less expensive) London vs Leon (Leon is 69% less expensive) London vs Masaya (Masaya is 65% less expensive) London vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 73% less expensive) London vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 69% less expensive) London vs Esteli (Esteli is 71% less expensive) London vs Granada (Granada is 66% less expensive) London vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 78% less expensive) London vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 67% less expensive) London vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 56% less expensive)