🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #196 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Sheffield

5.9% below the United Kingdom average

Ranked #196 of 558 cities · More expensive than 64.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Sheffield

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 582/mo ≈ $771 GBP 437/mo ≈ $578 25%
3-Bedroom GBP 1,014/mo ≈ $1,342 GBP 761/mo ≈ $1,007 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-5.9% Average
Rent
-8.9% Affordable
Groceries
-5.7% Average
Restaurants
-8.0% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+4.6% Average

Living in Sheffield: What to Expect

Sheffield is average by global standards (ranked #196 of 558 cities). It is 5.9% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, based on 23 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. 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 43,027 gross take home GBP 2,875/month after tax (19.8% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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