London is home to the highest rental price premium of any capital city in Europe when compared to the national rental cost in each nation, according to the latest research by rental marketplace Spotahome.
Spotahome looked at the cost of renting in each city across the EU and UK and how it compared to the cost of renting in the wider nation, to find out which cities were home to the highest capital city rental premium.
On average, the research showed that renting in a capital city would cost €860 per month, 35% more than renting across the wider nation (€635).
However, in London, this capital city rental premium reaches 133%, with tenants paying €1,912 per month compared to the broader UK cost of €820. Paris follows closely in regards to capital city rental price premium, with tenants paying out €1,149 a month compared to the wider cost of €664 in France which equates to a 73% difference.
Stockholm is home to the third-highest capital rental price premium, with the average monthly rent in the city 59% higher than the current average across Sweden as a whole.
Nadia Butt, UK and Ireland country manager of Spotahome, said: “Opting to rent within almost any capital city is always going to come at a higher cost due to the strong demand for property and the often limited availability of homes.
“This is primarily driven by those moving for work as these cities are generally home to a higher level of job opportunities, as well as being some of the best places in the world to live.
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“The good news is that while it may cost more to rent, the earnings on offer are higher, and this helps to address the balance. Take London, for example. The city is home to the highest rental premium when compared to the wider nation, however, our previous research has found that the cost of living has reduced as a result of consistent wage growth.
“So when you consider the abundance of opportunities to further your career and the financial rewards for doing so, these cities are well worth the higher rental prices.” ( propertywire )
