United Kingdom

Cost of Living in Belfast

Monthly Total

$2,659

$46,533

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$1,084

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$53

Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Housing (Rent)

1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood

$1,084

$18,970

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$252

$4,410

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$165

$2,888

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$240

$4,200

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$390

$6,825

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$265

$4,638

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$224

$3,920

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$38

$665

Monthly Total

$2,659

$46,533

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