London Cost of Living 2025/26
£69,730 Salary in London
On a £69,730 salary in London, your take-home pay is £4,250.07/month. Here's what that means for your London lifestyle.
Gross Salary
£69,730
per year
Take Home
£4,250.07
per month
Max Rent (35%)
£1,487.52
recommended
Assessment
Comfortable
for London
What £69,730 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 £1,487.52/month), you can comfortably afford:
Studio flat
Average: £1,400.00/month (£1,100-1,800)
Monthly Budget Scenarios
Shared House
Rent-£900.00
Transport-£150.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£2,750.07
Rent: 21% of net income
1-Bed Zone 3
Rent-£1,500.00
Transport-£180.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£2,120.07
Rent: 35% of net income
1-Bed Zone 2
Rent-£1,800.00
Transport-£160.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£1,840.07
Rent: 42% of net income (high)
Key Insights for £69,730 in London
Savings Potential
With careful budgeting, you could save £525-900/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 55% above average.