Cost of Living in Belfast
Summary of cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 20,433.7R$ (2,699.3£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 5,690.6R$ (751.7£), excluding rent.
- Belfast is 10.0% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Belfast is, on average, 31.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 128.69 R$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 586.67 R$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 56.77 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 45.42 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 37.85 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.43 R$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 14.53 R$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 11.41 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 38.13 R$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 9.37 R$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 6.92 R$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 20.36 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 22.49 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 23.65 R$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 29.96 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.35 R$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.26 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.70 R$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 10.24 R$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.98 R$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.99 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 8.07 R$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 6.96 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 52.99 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 14.25 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 18.23 R$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 113.55 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 17.41 R$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 465.55 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 30.28 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 18.27 R$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 151.40 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 40.49 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 214,114.18 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 223,917.18 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 862.72 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 98.40 R$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 233.85 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 254.54 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 86.30 R$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 71.91 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,885.30 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 46,365.54 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 427.70 R$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 264.95 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 555.12 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 435.27 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 6,895.48 R$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 5,278.27 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 10,503.21 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 7,711.82 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,612.93 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,285.56 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,827.25 R$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.62 |
Prices in Belfast
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Last update: April 2025
Last update: April 2025
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