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London
London, United Kingdom — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 82.3 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 82.3 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 74.6 |
| Population | 8,982,000 |
About London
London has a composite price-level index of 82.3 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 74.6, making it one of the more expensive city. It is home to roughly 9.0 million people and uses the GBP. The calculators below convert any salary to and from London so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
The comparisons below show how London stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is London?
London has a composite price-level index of 82.3 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 74.6.
What currency is used in London?
London uses the GBP.
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Last updated 2026-06-01