Cost of Living in Belfast
Summary of cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,819.9$ (2,817.8£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,062.2$ (783.5£), excluding rent.
- Belfast is 7.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Belfast is, on average, 28.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.33 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 105.06 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.17 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.13 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.39 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.66 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.09 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.88 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.74 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.23 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.67 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.56 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.53 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.57 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.54 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.95 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.64 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.56 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.58 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.49 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.04 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.63 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.33 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.19 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.41 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.42 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.67 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.11 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.21 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,344.64 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 42,028.63 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 158.26 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 21.13 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 41.98 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.45 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.28 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.56 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,233.64 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,167.40 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.49 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 46.60 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 108.45 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.90 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,216.39 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 936.91 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,014.11 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,433.12 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 299.35 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 212.84 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,849.71 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.62 |
Prices in Belfast
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Last update: 2 September 2025
Last update: 2 September 2025
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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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