5.1% above the United Kingdom average
Ranked #72 of 538 cities · More expensive than 86.6% of cities worldwide
Compared to United Kingdom average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | GBP 1,648/mo ≈ $2,213 | GBP 1,273/mo ≈ $1,709 | 23% |
| 3-Bedroom | GBP 2,460/mo ≈ $3,304 | GBP 1,940/mo ≈ $2,606 | 23% |
Oxford is average by global standards (ranked #72 of 538 cities). It is 5.1% more expensive than the United Kingdom average, based on 25 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent 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 43,341 gross take home GBP 2,894/month after tax (19.9% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →
Similar Cities
Compare cost of living with your current city, or calculate your net salary after tax.
Relocation Toolkit
Trusted services for your move
Health insurance for living abroad
Nomad Insurance by SafetyWing — medical cover designed for people working and living outside their home country. Flexible monthly subscription, cancel any time.
Get covered with SafetyWing
Secure your connection in your new city
NordVPN keeps your data safe on public Wi-Fi, lets you access content from home, and is a must-have for remote workers abroad.
Get NordVPN
We may earn a commission if you sign up — at no extra cost to you.