Cost of Living in Sheffield
Summary of cost of living in Sheffield, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,572.0$ (2,664.3£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,048.8$ (782.3£), excluding rent.
- Sheffield is 6.1% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Sheffield is, on average, 48.6% lower than in Austin.
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) | 66.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.35 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.54 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.68 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.09 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.05 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.14 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.85 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.99 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.02 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.94 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.17 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.42 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.88 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.83 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.64 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.84 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.04 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.50 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.38 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.44 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.50 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.75 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 55.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.65 £ | |
| 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) | 30,592.50 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 255.26 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.15 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 35.33 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 31.28 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 6.50 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 918.33 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 18,400.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 62.33 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 27.00 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.80 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 70.00 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 823.56 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 672.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,275.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,082.00 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 398.70 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 188.94 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,446.67 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.77 | |
Prices in Sheffield
This city had 257 entries in the past 12 months by 30 different contributors.
Last update: 21 February 2026
Last update: 21 February 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 15.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 21.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakefield | 24.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huddersfield | 26.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leeds | 35.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oldham | 36.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stockport | 37.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manchester | 37.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nottingham | 39.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bradford | 43.57 miles |
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