London Cost of Living 2025/26
£59,384 Salary in London
On a £59,384 salary in London, your take-home pay is £3,750.01/month. Here's what that means for your London lifestyle.
Gross Salary
£59,384
per year
Take Home
£3,750.01
per month
Max Rent (35%)
£1,312.50
recommended
Assessment
Manageable
for London
What £59,384 Gets You in London
Manageable for London
Can afford a 1-bed in Zone 3+ or comfortable flatshare centrally
Recommended Housing
Based on the 35% rent rule (max £1,312.50/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£2,250.01
Rent: 24% of net income
1-Bed Zone 3
Rent-£1,500.00
Transport-£180.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£1,620.01
Rent: 40% of net income
1-Bed Zone 2
Rent-£1,800.00
Transport-£160.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£1,340.01
Rent: 48% of net income (high)
Key Insights for £59,384 in London
Savings Potential
Saving is possible with a flatshare arrangement, expect £200-500/month with discipline
Zone Recommendation
Zone 2-3 for a 1-bed, or Zone 1-2 in a flatshare
Lifestyle
Occasional dining out, moderate social life, some travel
Comparison to Average
The average London salary is ~£45,000. You earn 32% above average.