United Kingdom 🇬🇧

The cost of living in United Kingdom averages 123 on our index (a typical US city = 100) — about 23% more expensive. Among the cities we track, Manchester is the most affordable and London the priciest. A one-bedroom rent runs roughly $1,850/mo and the top income-tax rate is 45%. The average net salary is about $2,900/mo.

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Currency

Pound sterling (£ GBP)

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Languages

English

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Capital

London

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Driving

Left-hand side

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Power

G · 230V