Living Expenses in London 2025: A Realistic Monthly Budget Guide

London may be expensive, but it is not unattainable if you live with a plan. We have calculated the cost of living in London with real data.

• Average Rent (All housing types): Across London ~£2,250/month band; on district basis £1.500-£3.600+ range can be seen.

• Room Rents (Flatshare): London-wide ~£980/month (~£850-£1,250+ depending on region).

• Transport (Monthly Travelcard): Zone 1-2: £171.70, 1-3: £201.60, 1-4: £246.60, 1-5: £293.40, 1-6: £313.40.

• Monthly household bills (Typical usage): Energy ~£140-£155/month (according to season and tariff), water ~£45-£55/month (household), internet ~£20-£35/month.

• Market (Single person): Depending on the habit ~£170-£280/monthpairs ~£320-£450/month; family of 3 ~£500-£600/month.

• Social Life: Coffee £4-£5, pint in the pub ~£6-£7, cinema ~£10-£17 (higher in the centre), affordable gym ~£25-£45/month.

Instead of studio living alone in Zone 1-2 Room in Zone 2-3 (flatshare) + good transport line in most budgets £600-£1,000 per month saves money.