Cost of Living in Portsmouth
Summary of cost of living in Portsmouth, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,112.2$ (3,045.5£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,300.3$ (963.0£), excluding rent.
- Portsmouth is 3.9% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Portsmouth is, on average, 11.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.89 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 6.79 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.70 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.50 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.64 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.04 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.70 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.09 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.07 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.52 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.61 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.82 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.54 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.36 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.64 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.89 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.40 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.28 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.61 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.27 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.90 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.37 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,895.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,598.33 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 496.07 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 11.88 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 32.08 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 28.80 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.00 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 957.60 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 15,000.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 66.67 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 30.00 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.33 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 91.25 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,050.00 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 825.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,568.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,272.00 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 317.19 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 262.82 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,582.22 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.66 | |
Prices in Portsmouth
This city had 144 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 28 December 2025
Last update: 28 December 2025
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| Cost of Living in Basingstoke | 49.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brighton | 49.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bournemouth | 51.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wokingham | 54.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Crawley | 56.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 64.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reading | 66.13 miles |
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