Cost of Living in Belfast
Summary of cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,013.7 (£2,988.4), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,122.1 (£835.5), excluding rent.
- Belfast is 4.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Belfast is, on average, 24.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $24.18 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $97.37 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.74 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $8.06 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $8.06 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.85 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.95 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.06 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.76 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.96 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.23 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.29 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.56 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.99 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $7.25 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.49 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.01 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.55 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.13 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.03 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.75 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.48 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.78 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $11.17 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.82 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.10 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $23.84 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $3.09 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $84.62 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $5.37 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.49 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $20.15 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.92 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $38,808.88 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $41,138.42 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $236.67 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $24.93 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $46.71 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $47.83 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $10.54 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $13.43 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,388.77 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $18,009.10 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $85.94 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $46.13 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $110.52 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $104.54 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,193.48 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $950.18 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,951.97 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,361.46 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $389.63 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $237.08 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $2,994.58 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.21 | |
Prices in Belfast
This city had 630 entries in the past 12 months by 57 different contributors.
Last update: 16 June 2026
Last update: 16 June 2026
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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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