Belfast is the cheapest of United Kingdom's 10 priced cities — $1,945 a month in essentials, 49% below London at $3,799. The average net salary of $3,067 covers that 1.6×. 158.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level. PM2.5 averages 5.7 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 6°C, Jul 16°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $924 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,172 |
| Groceries | $195 |
| Dining out | $460 |
| Utilities | $279 |
| Local transport | $87 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,945 |
| Avg net salary | $3,067 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,345 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,916 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Belfast, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $21.34 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $93.36 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.67 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.80 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $8.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.86 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.95 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.74 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.35 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.59 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.53 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.08 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.71 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.27 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.08 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.33 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.34 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.60 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.76 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.07 |
| Monthly transit pass | $86.69 |
| Taxi start | $5.33 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.53 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.01 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $232.62 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $46.76 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $21.82 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $50.01 |
| Cinema, one seat | $14.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Belfast has 158.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the highest of the 10 United Kingdom cities we track. United Kingdom's national figure is 103.2, so Belfast runs 55 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1°C | 2°C | 86% | 75% | 66 mm |
| Feb | 6.5°C | 2.2°C | 83% | 74% | 71 mm |
| Mar | 7.2°C | 3.4°C | 82% | 73% | 74 mm |
| Apr | 8.7°C | 5.4°C | 79% | 69% | 55 mm |
| May | 11.8°C | 9.4°C | 79% | 70% | 64 mm |
| Jun | 14.3°C | 12.6°C | 79% | 73% | 66 mm |
| Jul | 15.5°C | 14.4°C | 81% | 78% | 85 mm |
| Aug | 15.5°C | 14.3°C | 82% | 74% | 96 mm |
| Sep | 13.9°C | 12°C | 83% | 74% | 77 mm |
| Oct | 11.5°C | 8.8°C | 84% | 76% | 82 mm |
| Nov | 8.5°C | 5.2°C | 86% | 75% | 80 mm |
| Dec | 7.3°C | 3.5°C | 87% | 79% | 92 mm |
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