How expensive is Brighton compared to the rest of United Kingdom?

Brighton ranks #60 out of 577 cities globally. It is 9.1% more expensive than the United Kingdom average, based on 23 cities. The rent index is 38.7 and local purchasing power is 111.3.

What is the average rent in Brighton?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Brighton city centre costs approximately GBP 1,409 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to GBP 1,111 (saving 21%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around GBP 2,131.

Is Brighton affordable to live in?

Brighton is expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is weak. Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 42,720 gross take home approximately GBP 2,857 per month after tax.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 2026

Coste de Vida en Brighton

9.1% por encima del promedio de United Kingdom

Posición #60 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 89.6% de las ciudades del mundo

+9.1%

Coste de Vida

+16.2%

Alquiler

+3.5%

Supermercado

-13.9%

Poder Adquisitivo

Comparado con el promedio de United Kingdom · Ver ranking de United Kingdom →

Precios de Alquiler en Brighton

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	GBP 1,409/mo ≈ $1,866	GBP 1,111/mo ≈ $1,471	21%
3 Dormitorios	GBP 2,131/mo ≈ $2,824	GBP 1,673/mo ≈ $2,217	22%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Brighton

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	GBP 2.25	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	GBP 2.20	2 sources
Bread (500g)	GBP 1.10	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	GBP 9.26	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	GBP 7.95	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	GBP 15.38	2 sources
Eggs (12)	GBP 3.60	1 source
Milk (1L)	GBP 1.21	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	GBP 0.81	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	GBP 1.92	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	GBP 10.16	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

GBP 2.25

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

GBP 2.20

Bread (500g)

GBP 1.10

Local cheese (1kg)

GBP 9.26

Chicken (1kg)

GBP 7.95

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

GBP 15.38

Eggs (12)

GBP 3.60

Milk (1L)

GBP 1.21

Potatoes (1kg)

GBP 0.81

Tomatoes (1kg)

GBP 1.92

Wine (mid-range)

GBP 10.16

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	GBP 6.25	2 sources
Cappuccino	GBP 3.61	1 source
McMeal	GBP 8.00	1 source
Cheap meal	GBP 14.06	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	GBP 64.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

GBP 6.25

Cappuccino

GBP 3.61

McMeal

GBP 8.00

Cheap meal

GBP 14.06

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

GBP 64.50

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	GBP 78.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	GBP 54.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	GBP 81.01	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	GBP 32.06	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

GBP 78.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

GBP 54.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

GBP 81.01

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

GBP 32.06

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	GBP 12.50	2 sources
Gym membership	GBP 37.56	2 sources

Cinema ticket

GBP 12.50

Gym membership

GBP 37.56

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	GBP 1.42	2 sources
Taxi start	GBP 3.80	1 source
Monthly pass	GBP 91.05	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

GBP 1.42

Taxi start

GBP 3.80

Monthly pass

GBP 91.05

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	GBP 253.99	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

GBP 253.99

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★★ High Confidence

Brighton has a cost of living index of 58.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

58.6

Index

Sources

1.1

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

58.6

Expatistan

58.0

LivingCost

59.1

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Índices de Coste

Coste de Vida

+9.1% Expensive

Alquiler

+16.2% Expensive

Supermercado

+3.5% Average

Restaurantes

+9.2% Expensive

Poder Adquisitivo

-13.9% Weak

Vivir en Brighton: Qué Esperar

Brighton es expensive según estándares globales (puesto #60 de 577 ciudades). Está 9.1% más caro que el promedio de United Kingdom, basado en 23 ciudades.

Los comestibles son average, mientras que comer fuera es expensive. Groceries ofrece el mejor valor, mientras que Rent es lo más caro.

Los trabajadores en United Kingdom con GBP 42,720 brutos se llevan GBP 2,857/mes neto después de impuestos (19.8%% tipo efectivo). Ver calculadora fiscal completa de United Kingdom →