Londoners need £81,800 to rent a one-bedroom flat alone, according to The Economist's 'Carrie Bradshaw Index'

Londoners need to earn £81,800 annually to afford a one-bedroom flat alone, according to The Economist's 'Carrie Bradshaw Index'. This salary ensures rent remains within the 30% affordability guideline, as average London wages (£55,530) would dedicate 44% to a £2,000 monthly rent. London's rental market is deemed unaffordable, with a Bradshaw score of 0.68, though Tbilisi, Lisbon, Budapest, and Prague are less affordable.