United Kingdom

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Cost of Living in United Kingdom

Compare the cost of living across 5 cities in United Kingdom.

The cost of living in United Kingdom is tracked across 5 cities, with an average cost of living index of 73 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. London is the most expensive city and Glasgow the most affordable. Explore each city below for a full cost breakdown.

Estimated monthly budget in United Kingdom

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person
$2,270
per month
Couple
$3,410
per month
Family of 4
$4,770
per month
Student
$1,700
per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in United Kingdom, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in United Kingdom

What is the cost of living in United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 5 cities in our database, with an average cost of living index of 73 out of 100 (New York City = 100).
What is the most expensive city in United Kingdom?
London is the most expensive city we track in United Kingdom, with a cost of living index of 92 out of 100.
What is the cheapest city in United Kingdom?
Glasgow is the most affordable city we track in United Kingdom, with a cost of living index of 64 out of 100.

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in United Kingdom at 87 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.