How expensive is Leeds compared to the rest of United Kingdom?

Leeds ranks #159 out of 577 cities globally. It is 8.9% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, based on 23 cities. The rent index is 28.2 and local purchasing power is 131.9.

What is the average rent in Leeds?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Leeds city centre costs approximately GBP 944 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to GBP 696 (saving 26%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around GBP 1,766.

Is Leeds affordable to live in?

Leeds is expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 42,199 gross take home approximately GBP 2,825 per month after tax.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 2026

Coût de la Vie à Leeds

8.9% en dessous de la moyenne de United Kingdom

Classée #159 sur 577 villes · Plus chère que 72.4% des villes dans le monde

-8.9%

Coût de la Vie

-15.3%

Loyer

-3.2%

Épicerie

+2.1%

Pouvoir d'Achat

Par rapport à la moyenne de United Kingdom · Voir le classement United Kingdom →

Prix des Loyers à Leeds

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	GBP 944/mo ≈ $1,256	GBP 696/mo ≈ $927	26%
3 Chambres	GBP 1,766/mo ≈ $2,352	GBP 1,203/mo ≈ $1,602	32%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Leeds

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	GBP 2.12	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	GBP 1.97	2 sources
Bread (500g)	GBP 1.33	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	GBP 7.91	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	GBP 7.41	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	GBP 13.00	2 sources
Eggs (12)	GBP 3.25	1 source
Milk (1L)	GBP 1.23	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	GBP 0.73	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	GBP 3.63	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	GBP 8.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

GBP 2.12

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

GBP 1.97

Bread (500g)

GBP 1.33

Local cheese (1kg)

GBP 7.91

Chicken (1kg)

GBP 7.41

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

GBP 13.00

Eggs (12)

GBP 3.25

Milk (1L)

GBP 1.23

Potatoes (1kg)

GBP 0.73

Tomatoes (1kg)

GBP 3.63

Wine (mid-range)

GBP 8.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	GBP 5.24	2 sources
Cappuccino	GBP 3.50	1 source
McMeal	GBP 8.00	1 source
Cheap meal	GBP 12.88	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	GBP 60.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

GBP 5.24

Cappuccino

GBP 3.50

McMeal

GBP 8.00

Cheap meal

GBP 12.88

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

GBP 60.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	GBP 79.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	GBP 68.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	GBP 71.66	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	GBP 31.59	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

GBP 79.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

GBP 68.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

GBP 71.66

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

GBP 31.59

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	GBP 8.50	2 sources
Gym membership	GBP 32.11	2 sources

Cinema ticket

GBP 8.50

Gym membership

GBP 32.11

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	GBP 1.43	2 sources
Taxi start	GBP 2.40	1 source
Monthly pass	GBP 81.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

GBP 1.43

Taxi start

GBP 2.40

Monthly pass

GBP 81.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	GBP 204.81	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

GBP 204.81

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Leeds has a cost of living index of 48.9 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

48.9

Index

Sources

0.7

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

48.5

Expatistan

61.0

left out

LivingCost

49.2

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

-8.9% Affordable

Loyer

-15.3% Affordable

Épicerie

-3.2% Average

Restaurants

-8.4% Affordable

Pouvoir d'Achat

+2.1% Average

Vivre à Leeds : À Quoi S'Attendre

Leeds est expensive selon les normes mondiales (classée #159 sur 577 villes). 8.9% moins cher que la moyenne de United Kingdom, basé sur 23 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont average, tandis que les restaurants sont affordable. Rent offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Groceries est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est élevé : les résidents peuvent se permettre plus de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Les travailleurs en United Kingdom gagnant GBP 42,199 brut reçoivent GBP 2,825/mois net après impôts (taux effectif : 19.7%%). Voir le calculateur fiscal complet pour United Kingdom →

Coût de la Vie à Leeds

Prix des Loyers à Leeds

Prices of Goods & Services in Leeds

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Multi-Source Comparison

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Indices de Coût

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