2011 cost of living: Toronto vs London

I currently live in Toronto and considering taking a job in the London. I am trying to figure out what salary to negotiate as i want live at the same standard of living i enjoy in Toronto

What equivalent salary in London would i need to make to equal a $100K Canadian dollar salary in Toronto

I know this is not a simple answer with the limited information i have provided but any high level estimates would be appreciated.

Thanks!

comparing living in Toronto and living in London is like comparing a granny smith apple to a red delicious apple. They are both markets however they are 2 completely different markets.

You might want to start looking at job recruitment websites to see what is the "average salary" for someone with your qualifications. I find industry-related websites are the most helpful (if you are in advertising/media, I can point you in the right direction). Just because you make $50,000 here doesn't mean that you will be making the equivilant in London. You might find that you might only be making £30,000 (approx. $44,000) tops.

As for costs of living, it will depend on what you want and where....the different boroughs of London will offer different price points (just like here). It's difficult to say....here are some websites:

http://www.workgateways.com/working-cost-of-living.html
http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Prepare/Cost.htm (this one is for students but still gives you an idea of the cost of living)