London Cost of Living 2025/26
£100,000 Salary in London
On a £100,000 salary in London, your take-home pay is £5,713.12/month. Here's what that means for your London lifestyle.
Gross Salary
£100,000
per year
Take Home
£5,713.12
per month
Max Rent (35%)
£1,999.59
recommended
Assessment
Very Comfortable
for London
What £100,000 Gets You in London
Very Comfortable for London
Excellent London lifestyle with premium housing options and significant savings
Recommended Housing
Based on the 35% rent rule (max £1,999.59/month), you can comfortably afford:
1-bed flat
Average: £1,800.00/month (£1,400-2,400)
Monthly Budget Scenarios
Shared House
Rent-£900.00
Transport-£150.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£4,213.12
Rent: 16% of net income
1-Bed Zone 3
Rent-£1,500.00
Transport-£180.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£3,583.12
Rent: 26% of net income
1-Bed Zone 2
Rent-£1,800.00
Transport-£160.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£3,303.12
Rent: 32% of net income
Key Insights for £100,000 in London
Savings Potential
With careful budgeting, you could save £964-1,485/month
Zone Recommendation
Zone 1-2 affordable for a 1-bed flat
Lifestyle
Comfortable dining out, regular entertainment, and travel budget
Comparison to Average
The average London salary is ~£45,000. You earn 122% above average.