Cost of Living in Belfast
United Kingdom • Pop: 0.3M
Belfast offers some of the UK's most affordable city living with rich industrial heritage.
Very affordableRich historyGrowing tech sectorCultural revival
Cost Index
64
Rent Index
38
Avg Net Salary
£2,200/mo
Cost Breakdown vs London (Index 100)
Overall Cost
64
36% cheaperRent
38
62% cheaperGroceries
90
10% cheaperRestaurants
70
30% cheaperTransport
76
24% cheaperUtilities
82
18% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Belfast to match a London salary
| London Salary | Equivalent in Belfast | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £19,200 | Save £10,800 |
| £40,000 | £25,600 | Save £14,400 |
| £50,000 | £32,000 | Save £18,000 |
| £60,000 | £38,400 | Save £21,600 |
| £75,000 | £48,000 | Save £27,000 |
| £100,000 | £64,000 | Save £36,000 |
Living in Belfast: What to Expect
Belfast has a cost of living index of 64, meaning it is 36% cheaper than London in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Belfast is approximately £2,200 (£2,200 when converted to GBP).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 38
- Groceries: Index of 90
- Restaurants: Index of 70
- Transport: Index of 76
- Utilities: Index of 82
Key highlights: Very affordable, Rich history, Growing tech sector, Cultural revival.
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