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Cost of living in Belfast, Northern Ireland

The available budget figures add up to £2,021 a month across 6 categories. The subtotal uses published references, which can come from earlier periods and wider areas.

Missing from the published budget: Utilities, Internet and mobile.

Reference periods: 2026-07, April 2024–March 2025 Boundary: local authority Area definitions Sources and coverage
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Monthly reference subtotal
£2,021
£24,254 annualised · available lines
Asking rents
£839
Per month · 2026-07 · Regional · 1 bedroom
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RentBelfast broad rental market area
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Groceries, Transport, Healthcare and insurance, Education, LeisureUnited Kingdom

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Household survey averages include households that spend nothing on a category. Some rows cover only one item. The editable subtotal above uses available budget lines; these tables also show other figures for context.

Regional references

Published for a wider area that contains this place. They are not local prices.

Regional references. Monthly equivalents are arithmetic references, not a complete household budget.
Published itemMonthly referenceArea and data period
RentRentMean GBP 839.00 / month Original: GBP 839 / month RegionalBelfast broad rental market area2026-07 data

National references

Published for the country. They are not local prices.

National references. Monthly equivalents are arithmetic references, not a complete household budget.
Published itemMonthly referenceArea and data period
GroceriesFood & non-alcoholic drinksMean GBP 319.37 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 73.7 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
TransportTransportMean GBP 417.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 96.4 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
Healthcare and insuranceHealthMean GBP 51.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 11.9 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
EducationEducationMean GBP 37.70 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 8.7 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
LeisureRecreation & cultureMean GBP 355.77 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 82.1 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data

Component-only references: Utilities, Fuel, Internet and mobile, Childcare. These categories publish components or unit prices, not a whole amount. Open the full component list below.

All published cost components17 linked references. Items and periods can overlap.

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Published cost components. Monthly equivalents are arithmetic references, not a complete household budget.
Published itemMonthly referenceArea and data period
ChildcareChild care paymentsMean GBP 3.90 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 0.9 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
EducationEducationMean GBP 37.70 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 8.7 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
LeisureRecreation & cultureMean GBP 355.77 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 82.1 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
Internet and mobileInternet subscription fees (ex. combined packages)Mean GBP 11.70 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 2.7 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
Internet and mobileTelephone and telefax servicesMean GBP 39.87 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 9.2 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
Internet and mobileCommunicationMean GBP 97.07 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 22.4 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
TransportTransport servicesMean GBP 108.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 25 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
FuelDiesel oilMean GBP 28.17 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 6.5 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
FuelPetrolMean GBP 51.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 11.9 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
FuelPetrol, diesel and other motor oilsMean GBP 79.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 18.4 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
TransportTransportMean GBP 417.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 96.4 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
Healthcare and insuranceHealthMean GBP 51.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 11.9 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
UtilitiesGasMean GBP 61.10 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 14.1 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
UtilitiesElectricityMean GBP 86.67 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 20 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
UtilitiesElectricity, gas and other fuelsMean GBP 155.57 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 35.9 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
UtilitiesWater chargesMean GBP 40.73 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 9.4 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data
GroceriesFood & non-alcoholic drinksMean GBP 319.37 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: GBP 73.7 / week NationalUnited KingdomApril 2024–March 2025 data

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Housing measures6 available measures. Existing rents, asking rents and shelter costs can differ.
Latest available observation for each source, area and housing measure. These are statistics, not available properties.
Home and measurePublished amountExact source area
1 bedroomMean · Asking rentsGBP 839 per month 1 bedroom · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-07 data Belfast broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional Belfast broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price
All dwelling sizesMean · Asking rentsGBP 1,138 per month All dwelling sizes · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-07 data Belfast broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional Belfast broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price
4 or more bedroomsMean · Asking rentsGBP 1,589 per month 4 or more bedrooms · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-07 data Belfast broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional Belfast broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price
3 bedroomsMean · Asking rentsGBP 1,106 per month 3 bedrooms · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-07 data Belfast broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional Belfast broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price
2 bedroomsMean · Asking rentsGBP 967 per month 2 bedrooms · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-07 data Belfast broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional Belfast broad rental market areaRegionPrivate rented homes; modelled average rental price
All dwelling sizesModelled Average · Mixed tenancy basisGBP 1,406 per month All dwelling sizes · Mixed tenancy basisBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Modelled Average · 2026-09 data United Kingdom · Country National United KingdomCountryPrivate rented homes of all bedroom sizes; PIPR modelled average rental price

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OccupationPublished payBasis
Bar staffSOC 9265 · Classification edition 2020GBP 27,585.9 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Waiters and waitressesSOC 9264 · Classification edition 2020GBP 22,724 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Kitchen and catering assistantsSOC 9263 · Classification edition 2020GBP 24,707.3 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Kitchen and catering assistantsSOC 9263 · Classification edition 2020GBP 24,569.4 per year Median · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Hospital portersSOC 9262 · Classification edition 2020GBP 32,844.3 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Bar and catering supervisorsSOC 9261 · Classification edition 2020GBP 27,277.1 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.SOC 9259 · Classification edition 2020GBP 41,926.4 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Warehouse operativesSOC 9252 · Classification edition 2020GBP 30,788.3 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Warehouse operativesSOC 9252 · Classification edition 2020GBP 28,556.6 per year Median · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Elementary storage supervisorsSOC 9251 · Classification edition 2020GBP 36,023.5 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Security guards and related occupationsSOC 9231 · Classification edition 2020GBP 30,924.7 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Vehicle valeters and cleanersSOC 9226 · Classification edition 2020GBP 26,748.5 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Refuse and salvage occupationsSOC 9225 · Classification edition 2020GBP 32,823.8 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Refuse and salvage occupationsSOC 9225 · Classification edition 2020GBP 32,293.5 per year Median · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
Cleaners and domesticsSOC 9223 · Classification edition 2020GBP 27,180.1 per year Mean · Tax year ending 5 April 2026 data Northern Ireland · Region Regional Gross annual pay; full-time adult-rate employee jobs in Northern Ireland, same job for more than one year
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Glasgow, Scotland (local authority)

Housing reference

GBP 845 per month 1 bedroom · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Greater Glasgow broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional

Other place in the country

Edinburgh, Scotland (local authority)

Housing reference

GBP 1,036 per month 1 bedroom · Asking rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Lothian broad rental market area · Broad rental market area Regional

Other place in the country

Manchester, England (local authority)

Housing reference

GBP 1,007 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Manchester · Municipality Local

Other place in the country

York, England (local authority)

Housing reference

GBP 879 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data York · Municipality Local

Other place in the country

Swansea, Wales (local authority)

Housing reference

GBP 689 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Swansea · Municipality Local

Other place in the country

Cardiff, Wales (local authority)

Housing reference

GBP 910 per month 1 bedroom · New and existing tenanciesBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2026-09 data Cardiff · Municipality Local

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Area identity and definitions
Official place identifier
ONS GSS · N09000003
Area definition
Belfast · local authority
Geography edition
2026
Time zone
Europe/London

Related area definitions: Belfast broad rental market area, Northern Ireland (broad rental market area)

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