🇬🇧 Europe — Non-Schengen
London, United Kingdom
Europe — Non-Schengen ✓ Live Numbeo data See United Kingdom country profile →
Global hub; among the priciest rental markets in Europe
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full London climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 255,751 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 291 Mbps | 186 Mbps | 8 ms | 234,088 |
| Mobile | 137 Mbps | 20.6 Mbps | 27 ms | 21,663 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.746 GBP, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,489 | GBP 1,111 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $4,508 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $5,252 | GBP 3,917 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $4,607 | GBP 3,436 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $3,019 | GBP 2,252 |
| 1BR outside center | $2,277 | GBP 1,698 |
| 3BR city center | $5,091 | GBP 3,797 |
| 3BR outside center | $3,920 | GBP 2,924 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $1,933 | GBP 1,442 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $896 | GBP 669 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $26.82 | GBP 20.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $107.26 | GBP 80.00 |
| Fast food combo | $10.73 | GBP 8.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $7.98 | GBP 5.95 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $5.35 | GBP 3.99 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $389 | GBP 290 |
| Phone plan / mo | $18 | GBP 13.60 |
| Internet / mo | $41 | GBP 30.73 |
| Gym membership / mo | $72 | GBP 53.69 |
| Cinema ticket | $18.77 | GBP 14.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $2,721 | GBP 2,029 |
| International school / yr | $35,297 | GBP 26,325 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $38,742 | GBP 28,895 |
Visa, taxes & legal in United Kingdom
Country-level research that applies to living in London — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 6 MONTHS visa-free as Standard Visitor (US/EU/CA/AU) → remote work for a foreign employer is a permitted activity since 2024 rules clarification |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | None via visiting |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide (non-dom regime abolished Apr 2025) system · top rate 45% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 7/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: United Kingdom profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo