Tool · Cost of Living
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Indices benchmarked to New York (= 100). Higher means more expensive; higher purchasing power means your salary buys more.
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Overall cost of living
-12.6%London vs New York
London is 12.6% cheaper than New York.
Average net salary (USD)
-22.6%London vs New York
London is 22.6% lower-paying than New York.
Index breakdown
New York = 100 baseline. Numbers compare London relative to New York.
Category
New York
London
Δ
Cost of Living
100
87.4
-12.6%
Rent
100
90.8
-9.2%
Groceries
100
78.6
-21.4%
Restaurants
100
88.5
-11.5%
Transport
100
95.8
-4.2%
Utilities
100
84.5
-15.5%
Purchasing Power
100
87.8
-12.2%