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

Cambridge ranks #48 out of 577 cities globally. It is 13.6% more expensive than the United Kingdom average, based on 23 cities. The rent index is 44.4 and local purchasing power is 140.8.

What is the average rent in Cambridge?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge city centre costs approximately GBP 1,562 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to GBP 1,315 (saving 16%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around GBP 2,397.

Is Cambridge affordable to live in?

Cambridge is very expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is strong. Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 42,199 gross take home approximately GBP 2,825 per month after tax.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 2026

Costo della Vita a Cambridge

13.6% sopra la media di United Kingdom

Classificata #48 su 577 città · Più costosa del 91.7% delle città a livello mondiale

+13.6%

Costo della Vita

+33.3%

Affitto

+2.1%

Generi Alimentari

+9.0%

Potere d'Acquisto

Rispetto alla media di United Kingdom · Vedi classifica United Kingdom →

Prezzi degli Affitti a Cambridge

Appartamento	Centro Città	Fuori Centro	Risparmi
1 Camera	GBP 1,562/mo ≈ $2,079	GBP 1,315/mo ≈ $1,751	16%
3 Camere	GBP 2,397/mo ≈ $3,192	GBP 1,985/mo ≈ $2,642	17%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Cambridge

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	GBP 2.46	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	GBP 2.01	2 sources
Bread (500g)	GBP 1.22	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	GBP 8.40	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	GBP 7.15	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	GBP 12.65	2 sources
Eggs (12)	GBP 2.92	1 source
Milk (1L)	GBP 1.14	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	GBP 0.71	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	GBP 3.41	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	GBP 9.16	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

GBP 2.46

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

GBP 2.01

Bread (500g)

GBP 1.22

Local cheese (1kg)

GBP 8.40

Chicken (1kg)

GBP 7.15

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

GBP 12.65

Eggs (12)

GBP 2.92

Milk (1L)

GBP 1.14

Potatoes (1kg)

GBP 0.71

Tomatoes (1kg)

GBP 3.41

Wine (mid-range)

GBP 9.16

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	GBP 5.44	2 sources
Cappuccino	GBP 3.39	1 source
McMeal	GBP 9.00	1 source
Cheap meal	GBP 16.25	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	GBP 68.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

GBP 5.44

Cappuccino

GBP 3.39

McMeal

GBP 9.00

Cheap meal

GBP 16.25

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

GBP 68.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	GBP 77.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	GBP 109.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	GBP 64.25	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	GBP 32.24	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

GBP 77.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

GBP 109.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

GBP 64.25

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

GBP 32.24

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	GBP 10.75	2 sources
Gym membership	GBP 53.00	2 sources

Cinema ticket

GBP 10.75

Gym membership

GBP 53.00

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	GBP 1.61	2 sources
Taxi start	GBP 6.00	1 source
Monthly pass	GBP 59.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

GBP 1.61

Taxi start

GBP 6.00

Monthly pass

GBP 59.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	GBP 316.13	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

GBP 316.13

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

Multi-Source Comparison

★★★ High Confidence

Cambridge has a cost of living index of 61.0 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

61.0

Index

Sources

2.6

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

60.3

Expatistan

60.0

LivingCost

62.6

ShouldIMove price index

No data

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

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Indici di Costo

Costo della Vita

+13.6% Expensive

Affitto

+33.3% Very expensive

Generi Alimentari

+2.1% Average

Ristoranti

-3.5% Average

Potere d'Acquisto

+9.0% Strong

Vivere a Cambridge: Cosa Aspettarsi

Cambridge è very expensive secondo gli standard globali (classificata #48 su 577 città). È 13.6% più costoso rispetto alla media di United Kingdom, basato su 23 città.

La spesa alimentare è average, mentre mangiare fuori è average. Restaurants offre il miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo, mentre Rent è il più costoso.

Il potere d'acquisto locale è forte: i residenti possono permettersi più beni e servizi rispetto alla maggior parte delle città.

I lavoratori in United Kingdom con GBP 42,199 lordi ricevono GBP 2,825/mese netto dopo le tasse (aliquota effettiva: 19.7%%). Vedi il calcolatore fiscale completo di United Kingdom →