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Cost of Living in United Kingdom

14 cities • Currency: £ (GBP)

The UK offers diverse living costs, from expensive London to affordable northern cities.

Cities Covered
14
Cheapest City
Belfast
Most Expensive
London

All Cities in United Kingdom

London
Pop: 9.0M

London is one of the world's most expensive cities, offering unparalleled career opportunities and a cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Cost
100
Rent
100
Avg Salary$3,800/mo
Manchester
Pop: 0.6M

Manchester offers vibrant city lifestyle at lower costs than London, with a thriving tech and media scene.

Cost
72
Rent
55
Avg Salary$2,600/mo
Birmingham
Pop: 1.1M

Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city, offers affordable living with excellent connectivity.

Cost
70
Rent
50
Avg Salary$2,400/mo
Edinburgh
Pop: 0.5M

Edinburgh combines historic charm with strong financial and tech sectors.

Cost
78
Rent
65
Avg Salary$2,800/mo
Glasgow
Pop: 0.6M

Glasgow offers excellent value with vibrant cultural scene and friendly atmosphere.

Cost
68
Rent
48
Avg Salary$2,500/mo
Bristol
Pop: 0.5M

Bristol is a creative and tech-focused city with strong quality of life.

Cost
76
Rent
62
Avg Salary$2,700/mo
Leeds
Pop: 0.8M

Leeds combines affordable living with a strong financial services sector.

Cost
69
Rent
48
Avg Salary$2,450/mo
Liverpool
Pop: 0.5M

Liverpool offers some of the UK's most affordable city living with rich heritage.

Cost
66
Rent
42
Avg Salary$2,300/mo
Newcastle
Pop: 0.3M

Newcastle offers excellent value with vibrant nightlife and strong community.

Cost
65
Rent
40
Avg Salary$2,250/mo
Cambridge
Pop: 0.1M

Cambridge is a world-renowned university city with booming tech sector.

Cost
82
Rent
75
Avg Salary$3,100/mo
Cardiff
Pop: 0.4M

Cardiff offers affordable capital city living with strong Welsh culture and growing economy.

Cost
67
Rent
45
Avg Salary$2,350/mo
Belfast
Pop: 0.3M

Belfast offers some of the UK's most affordable city living with rich industrial heritage.

Cost
64
Rent
38
Avg Salary$2,200/mo
Nottingham
Pop: 0.3M

Nottingham combines affordable living with strong education and creative industries.

Cost
68
Rent
46
Avg Salary$2,400/mo
Sheffield
Pop: 0.6M

Sheffield offers excellent value with strong manufacturing heritage and outdoor recreation.

Cost
66
Rent
44
Avg Salary$2,350/mo

About Cost of Living in United Kingdom

United Kingdom offers a range of living costs across its cities. The most affordable city is Belfast with a cost index of 64. London is the most expensive with an index of 100.

Average net salaries in United Kingdom range from $2,200 to $3,800 per month when converted to USD.

Compare these costs with US cities using our cost of living calculator, or calculate your take-home pay with our salary calculator.