Cost of Living in Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann
Prices in Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann (First-Level Administrative Unit in United Kingdom)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Belfast - 94 contributors in the past 12 months
Antrim - 7 contributors
Londonderry - 5 contributors
Enniskillen - 4 contributors
Lisburn - 3 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.96 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.58 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.40 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.48 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.01 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.31 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.72 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.38 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.31 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.30 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.86 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.69 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.46 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.33 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.90 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.09 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.03 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.05 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.34 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.11 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.82 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 59.46 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.87 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.34 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 23.67 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,571.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 31,065.00 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 125.09 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.28 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 32.59 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 33.35 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 11.83 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.22 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,095.83 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,500.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 70.73 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.77 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.69 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 68.33 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 823.12 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 652.81 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,283.33 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 911.54 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 213.16 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 168.23 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,928.33 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.66 |
Over the last 12 months, 383 data points were contributed by 199 people of this region.
Last update: 19 October 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
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