London Cost of Living 2025/26
£24,279 Salary in London
On a £24,279 salary in London, your take-home pay is £1,750.04/month. Here's what that means for your London lifestyle.
Gross Salary
£24,279
per year
Take Home
£1,750.04
per month
Max Rent (35%)
£612.51
recommended
Assessment
Very Challenging
for London
What £24,279 Gets You in London
Very Challenging for London
May struggle with London costs. Consider outer zones
Recommended Housing
Based on the 35% rent rule (max £612.51/month), you can comfortably afford:
Room in shared house
Average: £900.00/month (£700-1,200)
Monthly Budget Scenarios
Shared House
Rent-£900.00
Transport-£150.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£250.04
Rent: 51% of net income (high)
1-Bed Zone 3
Rent-£1,500.00
Transport-£180.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable-£379.96
Rent: 86% of net income (high)
1-Bed Zone 2
Rent-£1,800.00
Transport-£160.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable-£659.96
Rent: 103% of net income (high)
Key Insights for £24,279 in London
Savings Potential
Saving will be challenging. Focus on building an emergency fund first
Zone Recommendation
Zone 4+ or shared housing in Zone 3
Lifestyle
Free/low-cost activities, cooking at home essential
Comparison to Average
The average London salary is ~£45,000. You earn 46% below average.