Is Cambridge more expensive than Newcastle upon Tyne?

Cambridge is 11.7% more expensive than Newcastle upon Tyne overall. Rent is 64.1% higher, groceries 7.3% more expensive, and restaurants 3.3% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Newcastle upon Tyne or Cambridge?

Newcastle upon Tyne has a purchasing power index of 154.3 while Cambridge has 134.6 (NYC = 100). Newcastle upon Tyne offers better purchasing power.

Lebenshaltungskostenvergleich · 2026

🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne vs 🇬🇧 Cambridge

2026

Cambridge ist 11.7% teurer

Kategorie	🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne	🇬🇧 Cambridge	Unterschied
Lebenshaltungskosten	65.9	73.6	+11.7%
Miete	25.6	42.0	+64.1%
Lebensmittel	61.8	66.3	+7.3%
Restaurants	75.8	78.3	+3.3%
Kaufkraft	154.3	134.6	-12.8%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.