🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #142 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne

Close to the United Kingdom average

Ranked #142 of 546 cities · More expensive than 74% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 601/mo ≈ $803 GBP 451/mo ≈ $602 25%
3-Bedroom GBP 1,047/mo ≈ $1,399 GBP 785/mo ≈ $1,049 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.9% Average
Rent
-7.5% Average
Groceries
-2.1% Average
Restaurants
-1.0% Average
Purchasing Power
+14.7% Strong

Living in Newcastle upon Tyne: What to Expect

Newcastle upon Tyne is average by global standards (ranked #142 of 546 cities). It is 1.9% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, based on 23 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 42,844 gross take home GBP 2,864/month after tax (19.8% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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