Cost of Living in Middlesbrough

Summary of cost of living in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,265.5$ (3,153.3£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,323.2$ (978.2£), excluding rent.
  • Middlesbrough is 4.2% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Middlesbrough is, on average, 48.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 22.32 $ 13.53-40.58
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 104.84 $ 56.81-135.27
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.82 $ 9.47-13.53
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.09 $ 2.71-8.12
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.76 $ 4.06-8.79
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.55 $ 4.06-6.76
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.33 $ 1.62-5.41
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.57 $ 1.35-2.71
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2.19 $ 1.62-2.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.86 $ 0.72-2.45
White Rice (1 lb) 1.17 $ 0.61-1.50
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.46 $ 3.25-5.68
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3.17 $ 1.84-6.14
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.35 $ 1.53-6.14
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 4.36 $ 2.44-9.20
Apples (1 lb) 1.17 $ 0.77-1.23
Bananas (1 lb) 1.04 $ 0.61-1.23
Oranges (1 lb) 1.02 $ 0.61-1.23
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.23 $ 0.61-1.84
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.00 $ 0.55-1.53
Onions (1 lb) 0.61 $ 0.54-0.92
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.40 $ 0.66-2.03
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.08 $ 0.93-4.06
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 12.85 $ 10.82-15.56
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 3.68 $ 2.71-6.76
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.28 $ 3.72-6.76
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 24.01 $ 24.01-29.76
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.06 $ 3.38-5.68
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 94.69 $ 60.87-135.27
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 6.09 $ 4.19-6.76
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 4.35 $
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.44 $ 27.05-33.82
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.84 $ 1.83-2.71
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 39,086.65 $ 39,086.65-39,086.65
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 41,359.21 $ 41,264.52-41,453.90
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 608.72 $ 541.09-676.36
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 20.63 $ 14.88-33.82
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 62.22 $ 40.58-91.98
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 54.11 $ 29.76-81.16
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.19 $ 13.53-33.82
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 18.26 $ 13.53-25.70
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 946.90 $ 811.63-1,082.17
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 20,290.70 $ 6,763.57-40,581.40
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 131.89 $ 33.82-175.85
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 58.62 $ 54.11-67.64
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 169.09 $ 108.22-202.91
Men's Leather Business Shoes 85.67 $ 60.87-108.22
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 901.81 $ 811.63-1,082.17
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 698.90 $ 676.36-743.99
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,149.81 $ 946.90-1,420.35
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 969.44 $ 811.63-1,149.81
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 251.34 $
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 213.64 $
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,637.79 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.64 5.11-5.90

Prices in Middlesbrough

This city had 35 entries in the past 12 months by 6 different contributors.
Last update: 1 February 2026
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