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Valencia vs London

Valencia runs about 112% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,141 USD a month.

Valencia
Valencia
$1,909/month · Spain
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 3.0
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 monthly
$1,909
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+112%
London relative to Valencia
Rent gap
$1,550
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ValenciaLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Valencia $1,050, London $2,600. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Food
    Food: Valencia $457, London $617. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: Valencia $76, London $282. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Valencia $124, London $267. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Valencia $32, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Valencia $105, London $169. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: Valencia $64, London $107. 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

MetricValenciaLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,909 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)30✓63
Housing1,050 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities124 USD✓267 USD
Food457 USD✓617 USD
Transport76 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare32 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle105 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate36.2%28.6%✓
Left over each month3,407 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary1,700 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,850 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/100✓66/100
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality74/100✓60/100
Public transport80/10092/100✓
Walkability88/10090/100✓
English proficiency54/100100/100✓
Nightlife82/10094/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓72/100
Median broadband210 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature18°C12°C✓
Summer high30°C23°C✓
Winter low7°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,700 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall450 mm✓600 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access10 min✓90 min
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/London

Valencia runs about 112% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,141 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Valencia or London cheaper?

Valencia runs about 112% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,141 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Valencia?

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

Which has better quality of life, Valencia or London?

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