London Cost of Living 2025/26
£90,000 Salary in London
On a £90,000 salary in London, your take-home pay is £5,229.78/month. Here's what that means for your London lifestyle.
Gross Salary
£90,000
per year
Take Home
£5,229.78
per month
Max Rent (35%)
£1,830.42
recommended
Assessment
Very Comfortable
for London
What £90,000 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 £1,830.42/month), you can comfortably afford:
1-bed flat
Average: £1,800.00/month (£1,400-2,400)
Monthly Budget Scenarios
Shared House
Rent-£900.00
Transport-£150.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£3,729.78
Rent: 17% of net income
1-Bed Zone 3
Rent-£1,500.00
Transport-£180.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£3,099.78
Rent: 29% of net income
1-Bed Zone 2
Rent-£1,800.00
Transport-£160.00
Groceries & Bills-£450.00
Disposable£2,819.78
Rent: 34% of net income
Key Insights for £90,000 in London
Savings Potential
With careful budgeting, you could save £819-1,292/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 100% above average.