🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #148 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Nottingham

2.4% below the United Kingdom average

Ranked #148 of 558 cities · More expensive than 73.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Nottingham

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 585/mo ≈ $794 GBP 439/mo ≈ $596 25%
3-Bedroom GBP 1,019/mo ≈ $1,383 GBP 764/mo ≈ $1,037 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.4% Average
Rent
-8.1% Affordable
Groceries
+0.3% Average
Restaurants
-5.0% Average
Purchasing Power
+1.5% Average

Living in Nottingham: What to Expect

Nottingham is average by global standards (ranked #148 of 558 cities). It is 2.4% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, based on 23 cities.

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

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

Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 42,845 gross take home GBP 2,864/month after tax (19.8% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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