London Cost of Living 2025/26
£60,000 Salary in London
On a £60,000 salary in London, your take-home pay is £3,779.78/month. Here's what that means for your London lifestyle.
Gross Salary
£60,000
per year
Take Home
£3,779.78
per month
Max Rent (35%)
£1,322.92
recommended
Assessment
Comfortable
for London
What £60,000 Gets You in London
Comfortable for London
Good quality of life with your own flat in most areas
Recommended Housing
Based on the 35% rent rule (max £1,322.92/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£2,279.78
Rent: 24% of net income
1-Bed Zone 3
Rent-£1,500.00
Transport-£180.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£1,649.78
Rent: 40% of net income
1-Bed Zone 2
Rent-£1,800.00
Transport-£160.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£1,369.78
Rent: 48% of net income (high)
Key Insights for £60,000 in London
Savings Potential
With careful budgeting, you could save £384-712/month
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 33% above average.