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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from New York City, USA to London, UK

Moving from New York City, USA to London, UK? A $85,000 net salary in New York City, USA requires $73,100 in London, UK (14.0% lower cost of living).

Origin Baseline (New York City, USA)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 100
Equivalent Needed in London, UK
$73,100 / yr
COLI Index: 86 (-14.0%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
+$992 / mo
Purchasing power gain

Category-by-Category Cost Index Breakdown (NYC = 100)

Expense Category (Weight) New York City, USA London, UK Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)10086-14.0%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)10082-18.0%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)10078-22.0%
Transportation & Transit (15%)10092-8.0%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)10070-30.0%