Is Cambridge more expensive than Newcastle upon Tyne?

Cambridge is 11.3% more expensive than Newcastle upon Tyne overall. Rent is 71.9% higher, groceries 7.2% more expensive, and restaurants 0.6% cheaper.

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

Newcastle upon Tyne has a purchasing power index of 141.4 while Cambridge has 137.8 (NYC = 100). Newcastle upon Tyne offers better purchasing power.

Lebenshaltungskostenvergleich · 2026

🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne vs 🇬🇧 Cambridge

2026

Cambridge ist 11.3% teurer

Kategorie	🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne	🇬🇧 Cambridge	Unterschied
Lebenshaltungskosten	68.8	76.6	+11.3%
Miete	27.0	46.4	+71.9%
Lebensmittel	68.0	72.9	+7.2%
Restaurants	77.9	77.4	-0.6%
Kaufkraft	141.4	137.8	-2.5%

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