🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #171 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Leeds

2.2% below the United Kingdom average

Ranked #171 of 538 cities · More expensive than 68.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Leeds

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 982/mo ≈ $1,322 GBP 727/mo ≈ $978 26%
3-Bedroom GBP 1,766/mo ≈ $2,378 GBP 1,190/mo ≈ $1,602 26%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.2% Average
Rent
-4.3% Average
Groceries
-0.6% Average
Restaurants
-2.1% Average
Purchasing Power
-7.1% Average

Living in Leeds: What to Expect

Leeds is average by global standards (ranked #171 of 538 cities). It is 2.2% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 43,254 gross take home GBP 2,889/month after tax (19.9% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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