Cost of Living in Belfast
Summary of cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,969.9$ (2,899.1£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,113.1$ (812.8£), excluding rent.
- Belfast is 1.0% less expensive than Las Vegas (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Belfast is, on average, 26.9% lower than in Las Vegas.
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) | 7.50 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.36 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.98 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.52 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.27 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.30 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.77 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.62 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.40 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.15 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.34 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.80 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.17 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.33 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.32 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.18 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.41 £ | |
| 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) | 63.50 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.85 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.36 £ | |
| 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) | 176.21 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16.43 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.59 £ | |
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) | 10.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,034.00 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,408.60 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 64.65 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.37 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 80.79 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 77.84 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 891.23 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 715.17 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,458.89 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,037.78 £ | |
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) | 2,128.29 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.21 | |
Prices in Belfast
This city had 522 entries in the past 12 months by 48 different contributors.
Last update: 31 January 2026
Last update: 31 January 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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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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