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Leeds

Leeds

United Kingdom

Updated on August 10, 2025

Overview

Leeds is a vibrant city in West Yorkshire, England, known as an important financial and commercial center in northern England. It's famous for its rich industrial history, Victorian architecture, and Leeds United football club.

Average cost of living€2,287.94
Quality of Life89/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€650.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,143.73
1-bed flat (outside)€970.14
3-bed flat (center)€2,164.66
3-bed flat (outside)€1,425.32

Utilities

Basic utilities€255.28
Internet€37.70
Mobile plan€17.34

Transportation

One-way ticket€2.89
Monthly pass€107.48
Taxi start€5.43
Gasoline (1 l)€1.64

Leisure

Cinema ticket€10.40
Fitness club€33.08

Education

Preschool (month)€1,341.44
Intl. primary (year)€20,250.78

Buying House

sqm in city center€5,489.43
sqm outside center€2,966.20

Advantages

  • Important economic center in northern England
  • Excellent transport connections
  • Rich cultural and nightlife scene
  • Prestigious university
  • Lower cost of living than London

Disadvantages

  • × Wet and frequently cloudy weather
  • × Fewer job opportunities than London
  • × Congested traffic in city center
  • × Less cultural diversity than larger cities