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London
United Kingdom · Local currency GBP · NYC = 100 baseline
Europe's pre-eminent financial city.
Cost of Living
87.4
Avg net salary (USD)
$4,800
Purchasing Power
87.8
Typical prime mortgage rate · United Kingdom
5.00%30-yr · end-2025 reference
Reference rate for a prime borrower on a 30-year mortgage in United Kingdom. Your individual rate will vary based on credit profile, deposit size and lender. Plug your numbers into the mortgage calculator to model the monthly payment.
Indices vs New York (= 100)
How London compares to the global benchmark
Bars above 100 are more expensive than New York. The accent-red bar marks where London falls relative to the baseline.
Cost of Living
87.4
Rent
90.8
Groceries
78.6
Restaurants
88.5
Transport
95.8
Utilities
84.5
Purchasing Power
87.8
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