Cost of Living in Brighton
Summary of cost of living in Brighton, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,240.3$ (3,176.5£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,195.5$ (895.6£), excluding rent.
- Brighton is 9.3% more expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Brighton is, on average, 14.7% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.12 £ | |
| 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) | 6.50 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.25 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.73 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.58 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.96 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.44 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.32 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.38 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.04 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.19 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.95 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.23 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.72 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.63 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.88 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.28 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.32 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.16 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.40 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.75 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 98.10 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.80 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.38 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,895.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,610.00 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 212.98 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.24 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.80 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 37.12 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.51 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,551.25 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 22,874.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 66.37 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.11 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.01 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 67.57 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,403.85 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,132.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,191.11 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,693.33 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 597.20 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 434.78 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,610.99 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.12 | |
Prices in Brighton
This city had 430 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 18 January 2026
Last update: 18 January 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Crawley | 22.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bexhill | 31.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 43.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Portsmouth | 49.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 52.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in London | 52.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 53.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Westminster | 54.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 61.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southampton | 62.40 miles |
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I've lived in Brighton my entire life. There's always been a noise ordinance after 9pm everyday.Brighton isn't a party city quite the opposite actually.The party strip was intentionally built 6klm from the city just for this reason. It appears you are a party reveler shouting obscenities out of your window. There's an ordinance against that too day or night. What you mentioned about Brighton is rubbish.
I have had countless run-ins, ranging from knocking on doors at 2am (in the week), to writing polite, friendly letters, entire household knocking on doors, contact with the council, contact with the police, contact with my landlord, the offenders' landlords, the offenders' letting agents - it is a constant nightmare...
In more than one property, on (many) more than one occasion(s), neighbours with whom I have shared walls or ceilings/floors have been blasting music for 24+ hours during the week. You may try white noise machines, noise-dampening headphones (good luck trying to sleep with them on) on top of earplugs, and suffer in silence for weeks or even months, to be a 'good' neighbour. Every time I have asked after prolonged misery, the result is aggression and turning the music up.
I have not resorted to screaming threats of violence out of my window at the early hours of the morning as revelers can be heard down the street partying during the week, but other neighbours have done this. It's like living in a stereotypical New York city neighbourhood in an 80s cop movie.
Make no mistake: this is a city for you if, and only if, you have a desire only for a purely selfish party lifestyle. If you are a considerate adult who wants to succeed in your studies or your career, forget about it.