Livability · rank 13/41
Is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (London) a good place to live?
Quality score 84/100 against essentials of $2,008/month. NHS free at point of use; broadband decent but slower than EU fiber leaders.
The five metrics
Internet 48 120 Mbps median broadband, 95.5% online
Safety 93 1.1 homicides/100k (2021)
Healthcare 86 81.4y life expectancy (2024)
Air quality 93 PM2.5 8 µg/m³ (2023)
English 100 day-to-day usability
What your budget buys
| Monthly budget | vs essentials ($2,008) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | 1.0× | out of budget |
| $3,000 | 1.5× | comfortable |
| $5,000 | 2.5× | very comfortable |
Essentials from the Pint & Property basket. Rank countries by your own priorities in the interactive matrix.
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Similar value-for-money
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand — quality 88.2, essentials $2,089/mo
- 🇩🇪 Germany — quality 77.4, essentials $1,797/mo
- 🇩🇰 Denmark — quality 92.4, essentials $2,112/mo
- 🇨🇦 Canada — quality 87.8, essentials $1,959/mo
See also: everyday prices · retiring in United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
- Is United Kingdom a good place to live for remote workers?
- United Kingdom scores 84/100 on our equal-weighted livability composite (internet 120 Mbps, safety 93, healthcare 86, air 93, English 100) — rank 13 of 41. NHS free at point of use; broadband decent but slower than EU fiber leaders.
- How fast is the internet in United Kingdom?
- Median fixed broadband is around 120 Mbps. NHS free at point of use; broadband decent but slower than EU fiber leaders.
- What does $3,000/month get you in United Kingdom?
- Single-person essentials run about $2,008/month at local prices, so $3,000 lives "comfortable" (1.5× essentials).