Cost of Living in Coventry
Summary of cost of living in Coventry, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,585.3$ (2,721.5£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,019.8$ (774.1£), excluding rent.
- Coventry is 31.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Coventry is, on average, 49.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.00 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.75 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.49 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.58 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.04 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.20 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.22 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.87 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.56 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.08 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.41 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.56 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.67 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.78 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.25 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.12 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.43 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.43 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.75 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 57.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.41 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 18.75 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,003.33 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 195.56 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 12.22 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 29.80 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 31.17 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 8.10 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,025.00 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 10,100.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 99.67 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 26.40 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.00 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 72.25 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,027.78 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 793.75 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,620.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,283.33 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 275.61 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 244.64 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,442.62 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.79 |
Prices in Coventry
This city had 260 entries in the past 12 months by 47 different contributors.
Last update: 25 September 2025
Last update: 25 September 2025
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Solihull | 14.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Birmingham | 22.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leicester | 24.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Northampton | 32.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dudley | 33.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wolverhampton | 34.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corby | 42.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worcester | 46.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Milton Keynes | 49.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nottingham | 50.70 miles |
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We are moving out of the UK this year, either to Denmark or the Netherlands.
Coventry is now ranked 3rd in the world in the "Current Local Purchasing Power Index by City", which means that this city has a very good salary price ratio / the most money you can earn / the most money you can put away from the net average after all monthly expenses
Rent prices in this dull city are far more than in big towns i.e., Manchester or Birmingham or even parts of London. I do not know why a decent flat in Coventry costs more than 1,500 pounds per month. you might pay less than that, but you will end up living in an old and ugly place.
There are 2 universities in this ugly city, and that explains the rent prices and why they have gone far! I advise, local, European and international students to stay away from Coventry, or Warwickshire! There are better Universities out there!
Supermarkets, cafes, transport, gyms, bars, and food are more expensive than in many other parts of the UK. "limited choice"
There are not any decent restaurants/bars or cafes in this town! good luck finding a table outside on a sunny day! this city is limited in many ways.
The limited shopping opportunities, make things more expensive, let me illustrate, for example, imagine that you want to buy an Iron machine, a laptop, or cloth, etc. You won't find many choices, because there are limited shops, so you lose the opportunities to browse and search for competitive prices/products (like many other cities), then you end up paying unfair prices for what you find! (In Coventry, choices do not exist)
A pint in Coventry is 4 pounds, whereas in London 6 pounds. I do not know who said that it is the cheaper place to drink in the UK (Lies from Coventry Telegraph).
City council should be people money, for the lack of everything in the city, from Rats to rubbish, to almost zero activities.
My sincere advice, avoid this city if possible! not worth it, you will die living here.