Cost of Living in Belfast
Summary of cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,608.7A$ (2,700.1£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,562.1A$ (752.0£), excluding rent.
- Belfast is 9.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Belfast is, on average, 31.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.31 A$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 160.99 A$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.58 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.46 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.39 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 7.25 A$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.99 A$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.13 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.46 A$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.57 A$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.90 A$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.59 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.17 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.49 A$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.22 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.02 A$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.17 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.84 A$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.81 A$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.09 A$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.82 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.22 A$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.91 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.54 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.91 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 A$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 31.16 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.78 A$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 127.75 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.31 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.01 A$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 41.54 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 11.11 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 58,754.34 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 61,444.35 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 236.74 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 27.00 A$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 64.17 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 69.85 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.68 A$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 19.73 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,163.78 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,723.01 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 117.36 A$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 72.70 A$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 152.33 A$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 119.44 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,892.16 A$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,448.39 A$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,882.15 A$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,116.17 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 442.60 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 352.77 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,343.10 A$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.62 |
Prices in Belfast
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Last update: April 2025
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