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 42,304 gross take home approximately GBP 2,832 per month after tax.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Brighton

9.1% boven het United Kingdom-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #60 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 89.6% van de steden wereldwijd

+9.1%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+16.2%

Huur

+3.5%

Boodschappen

-13.9%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Brighton

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	GBP 1,409/mo ≈ $1,867	GBP 1,111/mo ≈ $1,472	21%
3-Kamer	GBP 2,131/mo ≈ $2,825	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

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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

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+9.1% Expensive

Huur

+16.2% Expensive

Boodschappen

+3.5% Average

Restaurants

+9.2% Expensive

Koopkracht

-13.9% Weak

Wonen in Brighton: Wat te Verwachten

Brighton is expensive naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #60 van 577 steden). 9.1% duurder dan het United Kingdom-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 23 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten expensive is. Groceries biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Rent het duurst is.

Werknemers in United Kingdom met GBP 42,304 bruto ontvangen GBP 2,832/maand netto na belasting (effectief tarief: 19.7%%). Bekijk de volledige United Kingdom belastingcalculator →

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Brighton

Huurprijzen in Brighton

Prices of Goods & Services in Brighton

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Multi-Source Comparison

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Kostenindexen

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