London Cost of Living 2025/26
£80,000 Salary in London
On a £80,000 salary in London, your take-home pay is £4,746.45/month. Here's what that means for your London lifestyle.
Gross Salary
£80,000
per year
Take Home
£4,746.45
per month
Max Rent (35%)
£1,661.26
recommended
Assessment
Very Comfortable
for London
What £80,000 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 £1,661.26/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£3,246.45
Rent: 19% of net income
1-Bed Zone 3
Rent-£1,500.00
Transport-£180.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£2,616.45
Rent: 32% of net income
1-Bed Zone 2
Rent-£1,800.00
Transport-£160.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£2,336.45
Rent: 38% of net income
Key Insights for £80,000 in London
Savings Potential
With careful budgeting, you could save £674-1,099/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 78% above average.