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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Survey Reveals Londoners Need To Work 46 Hours A Week For An 'Average' Lifestyle—How Does Your UK City Compare?

A new survey reveals a stark contrast in work-life balance across 45 UK cities, with London requiring the longest work hours to achieve an average standard of living. (Pixabay)

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.

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