
According to a recent survey, Londoners endure a gruelling 46-hour workweek just to maintain an 'average' standard of living. This striking figure begs the question: how do other cities across the UK compare?
Research by CVwizard analysed the hours required to afford a comfortable lifestyle in 45 UK cities, and the findings are bleak. The study compared everyday expenses—including housing, bills, groceries, commuting, and leisure—against typical earnings in each location, ranking the cities from best to worst for work-life balance.