London is the most expensive of United Kingdom's 10 priced cities — $3,799 a month in essentials, 95% above Belfast at $1,945. The average net salary of $4,391 covers that 1.2×. 117.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level. PM2.5 averages 10 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 5°C, Jul 18°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $2,352 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $3,053 |
| Groceries | $191 |
| Dining out | $560 |
| Utilities | $429 |
| Local transport | $267 |
| Essentials / mo | $3,799 |
| Avg net salary | $4,391 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $3,909 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $5,064 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in London, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $26.67 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $106.70 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.67 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.51 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $9.34 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $8.67 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.92 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.08 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.88 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.14 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.51 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.06 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.26 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.59 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.24 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.54 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.70 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.60 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.71 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.89 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $4.00 |
| Monthly transit pass | $266.75 |
| Taxi start | $5.60 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.31 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.04 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $388.16 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $40.73 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $18.67 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $62.05 |
| Cinema, one seat | $18.67 |
Dating-age sex ratio
London has 117.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 4th-highest of 10 United Kingdom cities we track. United Kingdom's national figure is 103.2, so London runs 14 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.4°C | 1.6°C | 87% | 70% | 58 mm |
| Feb | 6.4°C | 2.5°C | 83% | 70% | 50 mm |
| Mar | 7.8°C | 4.1°C | 80% | 71% | 55 mm |
| Apr | 9.7°C | 6.6°C | 73% | 63% | 41 mm |
| May | 13.3°C | 11.2°C | 74% | 66% | 56 mm |
| Jun | 16.6°C | 15.3°C | 74% | 64% | 61 mm |
| Jul | 18.5°C | 17.7°C | 72% | 65% | 55 mm |
| Aug | 18.1°C | 17.4°C | 76% | 64% | 60 mm |
| Sep | 15.6°C | 14.3°C | 80% | 66% | 58 mm |
| Oct | 12.3°C | 10.2°C | 85% | 72% | 71 mm |
| Nov | 8.5°C | 5.5°C | 88% | 72% | 62 mm |
| Dec | 7.2°C | 3.8°C | 89% | 77% | 65 mm |
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