Cost of Living in United Kingdom - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: United Kingdom
Address: GB

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,016 (excluding rent), and $2,486 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,575 (excluding rent), and $4,820 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$20.24 £15.12

$13.50 £10.08

$40.49 £30.24

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$87.4 £65.3

$67.3 £50.2

$135 £100

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.17 £7.60

$8.81 £6.58

$12.07 £9.01

Cappuccino

$4.73 £3.54

$2.91 £2.17

$6.86 £5.12

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.38 £1.78

$1.53 £1.14

$4.01 £2.99

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.74 £1.30

$1.37 £1.03

$2.74 £2.05

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$6.60 £4.93

$3.96 £2.96

$8.58 £6.41

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$6.45 £4.82

$4.81 £3.59

$8.23 £6.15

Milk (1 liter)

$1.71 £1.28

$1.06 £0.79

$2.49 £1.86

White Bread (500g)

$1.70 £1.27

$1.02 £0.76

$3.03 £2.27

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.18 £1.63

$1.26 £0.94

$3.98 £2.98

Eggs

$4.06 £3.03

$2.21 £1.65

$6.00 £4.48

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.91 £7.40

$4.86 £3.63

$20.80 £15.54

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.86 £6.61

$4.37 £3.26

$13.43 £10.03

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$14.01 £10.47

$6.73 £5.03

$22.91 £17.11

Apples (1kg)

$2.94 £2.20

$1.34 £1.00

$5.34 £3.99

Banana (1kg)

$1.61 £1.20

$1.04 £0.77

$3.34 £2.50

Oranges (1kg)

$2.81 £2.10

$1.33 £0.99

$5.86 £4.38

Tomato (1kg)

$3.55 £2.65

$1.38 £1.03

$6.18 £4.62

Potato (1kg)

$1.63 £1.22

$0.67 £0.50

$2.69 £2.01

Onion (1kg)

$1.54 £1.15

$1.00 £0.75

$2.68 £2.00

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.17 £0.87

$0.70 £0.52

$1.67 £1.24

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.55 £1.16

$0.77 £0.57

$2.74 £2.05

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$20.35 £15.20

$16.96 £12.67

$24.42 £18.24

Wine (Bottle)

$10.78 £8.05

$8.09 £6.04

$16.18 £12.08

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.81 £2.10

$1.47 £1.10

$4.07 £3.04

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.39 £2.53

$1.65 £1.23

$5.71 £4.26

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$3.32 £2.48

$2.77 £2.07

$5.53 £4.13

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$96.3 £72.0

$68.8 £51.4

$248 £185

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.49 £4.10

$4.12 £3.08

$7.55 £5.64

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.52 £1.14

$0.92 £0.69

$3.31 £2.47

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$27.15 £20.28

$16.29 £12.17

$47.52 £35.50

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.96 £1.47

$1.86 £1.39

$2.23 £1.67

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$38.3K £28.6K

$35.9K £26.8K

$38.3K £28.6K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$41.2K £30.7K

$39.7K £29.6K

$41.8K £31.3K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$321 £240

$203 £152

$575 £429

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$17.42 £13.01

$13.54 £10.12

$40.61 £30.34

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$42.91 £32.05

$34.28 £25.61

$61.7 £46.10

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$45.54 £34.02

$26.67 £19.92

$80.0 £59.8

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$15.68 £11.71

$8.02 £5.99

$24.06 £17.97

Cinema Ticket

$13.84 £10.34

$10.96 £8.19

$20.75 £15.50

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$1,718 £1,283

$1,191 £890

$2,591 £1,936

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$21.4K £16.0K

$12.7K £9,496

$35.9K £26.8K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$91.1 £68.1

$33.92 £25.34

$136 £101

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$44.98 £33.60

$27.35 £20.43

$68.4 £51.1

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$102 £76.1

$61.1 £45.61

$149 £111

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$105 £78.1

$54.8 £40.96

$171 £128

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,375 £1,027

$855 £639

$2,931 £2,190

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,162 £868

$831 £621

$2,294 £1,713

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,342 £1,749

$1,505 £1,124

$5,606 £4,188

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,828 £1,365

$1,215 £907

$3,648 £2,725

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$5,907 £4,413

$3,757 £2,807

$18.5K £13.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$4,604 £3,439

$2,604 £1,945

$10.0K £7,474

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$3,321 £2,481

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.75

4.5

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 12, 2026

By City in United Kingdom

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
251	Tonbridge	-	132	$1,057	$2,610	$2,900	$4,635	130.55	198.45
252	Torquay	65388	117	$915	$2,312	$2,702	$4,674	113.26	213.08
253	Totnes	8000	110	$735	$2,233	$2,276	$4,235	86.49	156.07
254	Tottenham	-	116	$1,032	$2,317	$2,509	$4,588	146.17	267.22
255	Trowbridge	-	115	$877	$2,300	$2,285	$4,549	328.81	150.29
256	Truro	20332	119	$905	$2,373	$2,650	$4,592	128.08	103.3
257	Tunbridge Wells	105000	130	$1,176	$2,583	$2,466	$5,152	58.67	153.36
258	Twickenham	-	117	$982	$2,308	$2,447	$4,626	125.74	265.21
259	Tyrone	-	111	$988	$2,183	$3,034	$4,576	110.31	168.77
260	Uxbridge	52774	150	$966	$2,975	$2,455	$5,566	104.55	283.99
261	Wakefield	322300	98	$996	$1,975	$2,485	$4,233	98.84	289.77
262	Wallasey	60284	116	$887	$2,296	$2,267	$4,453	67.26	268.9
263	Wallingford	-	113	$890	$2,297	$2,360	$4,544	252.56	186.56
264	Walsall	67594	113	$1,094	$2,294	$2,514	$4,430	171.08	286.79
265	Wandsworth	-	124	$1,288	$2,513	$3,204	$4,962	189.8	295.51
266	Warrington	202200	118	$910	$2,385	$2,886	$4,781	67.49	266.43
267	Warwick	31345	126	$1,221	$2,525	$2,912	$5,060	49.96	203.08
268	Watford	120000	157	$1,207	$3,098	$3,158	$7,244	181.01	279.05
269	Wellingborough	46959	118	$846	$2,365	$2,357	$4,546	29.09	230.68
270	Wells	11000	116	$1,050	$2,329	$2,339	$4,351	68.52	119.64
271	Welwyn Garden City	48380	118	$969	$2,362	$2,852	$4,413	41.56	216
272	West Bromwich	-	116	$1,004	$2,363	$2,309	$4,473	320.16	324.43
273	Westminster	-	165	$1,151	$3,247	$2,788	$5,723	123.97	216.4
274	Weston-super-Mare	76143	115	$901	$2,313	$2,156	$4,428	155.71	221.91
275	Weymouth	55543	116	$962	$2,345	$2,170	$4,431	142.93	139.8
276	Whitehaven	25032	121	$1,011	$2,454	$2,435	$4,803	316.91	127.02
277	Wick	6900	121	$950	$2,422	$2,556	$4,531	217.65	123.45
278	Wigan	81203	99	$944	$2,006	$2,130	$4,284	192.65	283.4
279	Winchester	117488	137	$1,162	$2,753	$2,395	$5,394	216.45	195.45
280	Windsor	31225	121	$1,103	$2,402	$2,612	$4,863	52.12	228.89
281	Witney	27522	128	$1,089	$2,580	$2,578	$4,786	152.78	183.74
282	Woking	-	162	$1,063	$3,301	$2,746	$5,547	265.5	225.52
283	Wokingham	-	117	$949	$2,300	$2,875	$4,609	248.76	214.47
284	Wolverhampton	251462	107	$891	$2,096	$2,814	$4,151	86.9	293.36
285	Worcester	94000	102	$978	$2,062	$2,141	$3,891	168.69	233.8
286	Worthing	-	136	$1,004	$2,756	$2,890	$5,118	282.62	288.43
287	Wrexham	61603	104	$995	$2,118	$2,591	$3,818	69.95	187.64
288	Yeovil	46000	109	$885	$2,202	$1,912	$3,932	206.85	119.64
289	York	137000	111	$1,042	$2,174	$2,730	$4,893	188.74	173.6

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Cost of Living in United Kingdom - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall affordability hinges on location and lifestyle. Cost of Living in United Kingdom tends to be higher in London and the Southeast, with more moderate costs in other regions. For travelers and expats, a mix of housing options – share houses, apartments outside city centers, or short-term rentals – can stretch a budget. Public transport is extensive but not cheap; buying transit passes or using bikes helps. Healthcare access adds value that can offset some costs, though private options exist. Seasonal shifts in tourism or business travel impact prices in hospitality and activities. Tip: build a flexible monthly plan and test several neighborhoods before committing.

Daily life comes down to housing, food, and transport choices. For housing, look at city outskirts, university neighborhoods, or smaller towns to balance rent and commute. Food options range from farmers markets and budget supermarkets to specialty grocers; cooking at home cuts costs, while occasional dining out highlights local flavors. Public transit is robust; buses and rail are convenient, with intercity connections via trains. If you work remotely, seek coworking spaces or cafes with reliable Wi-Fi. For errands, plan weekly routes to reduce trips and consider parcel pickup options. United Kingdom living cost varies by region, so align your base with your work and social needs. Tip: map a weekly groceries-and-ops route to save time and stress.

Quality of life in the UK combines versatility with practical budgeting. Start with a simple budgeting framework, allocating housing, essentials, and savings, then adapt by city. Seasonality affects leisure and transport; shoulder seasons can offer better deals on activities and accommodations in popular destinations. To find a neighborhood fit, assess commute times, local amenities, safety, and community vibe beyond price. Embrace seasonal markets, pub dine-outs, parks, and cultural events to maximize value. Compare patterns across regions by your priorities – historic cities for culture, coastlines for pace, or countryside for space. Tip: keep a flexible month in your plan to test neighborhoods and adjust your route.