"As part of our big best cities survey for 2025, we asked residents of cities across the globe to rate the affordability of various activities in their hometown. They told us how they rate the cost of eating out, seeing a movie, grabbing a coffee, going to see art, watching live theatre or comedy, booking a live gig, getting a drink in a bar and going on a night out."
"The Big Smoke was voted the 13th most expensive city on the planet. Of all the cities on the list, London was by far the most expensive place for a night out, with just 16 percent of locals agreeing it was affordable ( see how the cost has changed over the last 30 years here). When it comes to eating out, only 35 percent of respondents agreed that restaurant prices are reasonable."
"However, it was redeemed by the fact that locals voted it named one of the cheapest cities to see art. They're right! You can see the work of greats like Monet, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Rubens, and gaze upon thousands of ancient and historically important artefacts without spending a single penny. See rom stellar comedy nights to close encounters with goats, pigs and rabbits, our guide to all of the city's free galleries and museums here."
London ranks as the 13th most expensive city overall, with residents rating many leisure activities as costly. Only 16% of locals consider a night out affordable, 35% find eating out reasonable, 37% view live music as affordable and 39% say theatre and comedy fit within their means. Despite high costs for nightlife and dining, 83% of Londoners report art and cultural experiences are cheap or free. Major museums and galleries offer free access to masterpieces and extensive historical artefacts, keeping cultural access broadly affordable amid wider living expenses.
Read at Time Out London
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