Is Brighton more expensive than Newcastle upon Tyne?

Brighton is 11.7% more expensive than Newcastle upon Tyne overall. Rent is 51.6% higher, groceries 11.7% more expensive, and restaurants 2.4% more expensive.

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

Newcastle upon Tyne has a purchasing power index of 154.3 while Brighton has 117.0 (NYC = 100). Newcastle upon Tyne offers better purchasing power.

Lebenshaltungskostenvergleich · 2026

🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne vs 🇬🇧 Brighton

2026

Brighton ist 11.7% teurer

Kategorie	🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne	🇬🇧 Brighton	Unterschied
Lebenshaltungskosten	65.9	73.6	+11.7%
Miete	25.6	38.8	+51.6%
Lebensmittel	61.8	69.0	+11.7%
Restaurants	75.8	77.6	+2.4%
Kaufkraft	154.3	117.0	-24.2%

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