🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #218 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Sheffield

5.9% below the United Kingdom average

Ranked #218 of 538 cities · More expensive than 59.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Sheffield

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 545/mo ≈ $729 GBP 409/mo ≈ $547 25%
3-Bedroom GBP 948/mo ≈ $1,269 GBP 711/mo ≈ $952 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-5.9% Average
Rent
-8.2% Affordable
Groceries
-4.0% Average
Restaurants
-8.5% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+10.3% Strong

Living in Sheffield: What to Expect

Sheffield is average by global standards (ranked #218 of 538 cities). It is 5.9% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries 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 43,173 gross take home GBP 2,884/month after tax (19.8% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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