Cost of Living in Belfast
Summary of cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,076.6 (£3,021.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,142.3 (£846.7), excluding rent.
- Belfast is 3.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Belfast is, on average, 23.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £70.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £8.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £5.90 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £5.72 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.57 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.13 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £1.45 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £1.32 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £1.62 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £0.95 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £3.51 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.63 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £3.68 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £5.28 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £1.11 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £0.76 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £1.18 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.54 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £0.81 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.54 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £1.12 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.40 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £8.32 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £2.09 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.39 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £17.75 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.30 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £74.50 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £3.75 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £1.85 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £15.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.52 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £28,895.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £30,617.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £184.83 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £16.82 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £34.64 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £36.66 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £7.85 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £11.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £1,061.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £13,408.60 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £62.24 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £34.69 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £81.73 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £76.86 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £878.60 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £692.44 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,436.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,008.11 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £290.10 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £176.51 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £2,428.73 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.91 | |
Prices in Belfast
This city had 716 entries in the past 12 months by 62 different contributors.
Last update: 8 August 2026
Last update: 8 August 2026
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| Cost of Living in Armagh | 40.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Londonderry (Derry) | 71.05 miles |
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