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London vs Valencia

Valencia runs about 53% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,141 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Valencia
Valencia
$1,909/month · Spain
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 3.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Valencia monthly
$1,909
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-53%
Valencia relative to London
Rent gap
$1,550
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonValencia
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Valencia $1,050. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Valencia $457. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Valencia $76. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Valencia $124. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Valencia $32. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Valencia $105. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Valencia $64. Cheaper in Valencia.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonValencia
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,909 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6330✓
Housing2,600 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities267 USD124 USD✓
Food617 USD457 USD✓
Transport282 USD76 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle169 USD105 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,316 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓36.2%
Left over each month1,902 USD3,407 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓1,700 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,850 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD3,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10080/100✓
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality60/10074/100✓
Public transport92/100✓80/100
Walkability90/100✓88/100
English proficiency100/100✓54/100
Nightlife94/100✓82/100
Family friendliness72/10084/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps210 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓18°C
Summer high23°C✓30°C
Winter low3°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,700 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm450 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min10 min✓
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Madrid

Valencia runs about 53% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,141 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Valencia cheaper?

Valencia runs about 53% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,141 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Valencia compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $5,316 in Valencia, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Valencia?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Valencia scores 80 and 84. London averages 12°C against 18°C in Valencia.