Should I move to London?

London, United Kingdom has a cost of living 21.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 78.9). It is ranked #11 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 118.2 vs NYC = 100). Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 42,720 gross take home approximately GBP 2,857/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in London?

The cost of living in London is 21.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 78.9). Groceries are 28.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 6.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately GBP 2,145 per month. Local purchasing power index is 118.2 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in United Kingdom?

In United Kingdom, a gross salary of GBP 42,720 per year results in approximately GBP 2,857 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 19.8%). Use our United Kingdom tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #11 of 577 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till London?

21.1% billigare än NYC, och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-21.1%

vs NYC

GBP 2,145

1 rum, stadskärna

GBP 2,857

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till London?

Exempel: GBP 42,720 brutto/år i United Kingdom → GBP 2,857/mån netto efter skatt (19.8% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig United Kingdom skattekalkylator →

Kostnadsfördelning: London

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

78.9 Very expensive

Hyra

65.4 Moderate

Livsmedel

71.3 Moderate

Restauranger

93.1 Above average

Köpkraft

118.2 Strong

Hyra i London

1 rum, stadskärna GBP 2,145/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum GBP 1,726/mo

3 rum, stadskärna GBP 4,001/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum GBP 2,843/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 20% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettolön i United Kingdom

GBP 42,720 → GBP 2,857/Nettolön (19.8% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig United Kingdom skattekalkylator →

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇬🇧 Cambridge

United Kingdom

CoL index 61.0

Jämför Cambridge vs London →

🇬🇧 Guildford

United Kingdom

CoL index 60.8

Jämför Guildford vs London →

🇬🇧 Bristol

United Kingdom

CoL index 60.1

Jämför Bristol vs London →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i London på några sekunder.

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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