Is Brighton more expensive than Newcastle upon Tyne?

Brighton is 9.0% more expensive than Newcastle upon Tyne overall. Rent is 51.7% higher, groceries 7.5% more expensive, and restaurants 7.7% more expensive.

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

Newcastle upon Tyne has a purchasing power index of 133.8 while Brighton has 104.2 (NYC = 100). Newcastle upon Tyne offers better purchasing power.

Lebenshaltungskostenvergleich · 2026

🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne vs 🇬🇧 Brighton

2026

Brighton ist 9.0% teurer

Kategorie	🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne	🇬🇧 Brighton	Unterschied
Lebenshaltungskosten	70.1	76.4	+9.0%
Miete	26.9	40.8	+51.7%
Lebensmittel	66.7	71.7	+7.5%
Restaurants	76.6	82.5	+7.7%
Kaufkraft	133.8	104.2	-22.1%

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