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
Index
64
Rent
Index
Index
38
Avg Net Salary
$2,200/mo
Cost Breakdown vs NYC (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 NYC salary
| NYC Salary | Equivalent in Belfast | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $32,000 | Save $18,000 |
| $75,000 | $48,000 | Save $27,000 |
| $100,000 | $64,000 | Save $36,000 |
| $125,000 | $80,000 | Save $45,000 |
| $150,000 | $96,000 | Save $54,000 |
| $200,000 | $128,000 | Save $72,000 |
Living in Belfast: What to Expect
Belfast has a cost of living index of 64, meaning it is 36% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Belfast is approximately £2,200 ($2,200 when converted to USD).
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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