Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, United Kingdom — cost of living
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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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About Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$807
Family of 4 / mo
$2,061
Avg salary (after tax)
$5,133

Middlesbrough is a lively town in the northeast of England, known for its rich industrial history and friendly atmosphere. Located near the River Tees, it played a significant role during the industrial revolution, especially in steel production and shipbuilding. Today, Middlesbrough is a vibrant place with plenty to offer.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $82.22
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $104.93
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $62.4
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $126.86

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $3.85
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $4,855

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.92
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $6.65
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $5.09
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.24
  • CappuccinoUSD $3.63

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $14.1
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $53.25
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $9.4

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $11.35
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $2.39
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.3
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.22
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $3.09
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.46
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.23
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.19
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.71
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $10.97
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $18.8
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.21
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $6.63
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.65
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.63
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.01
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.61

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $327.37
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $626.47
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $704.77
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,018
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $939.7
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $378.29

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $48.62
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $20.36
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $15.28
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,462
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $27,408

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $2.35
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $4.38
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $37,588
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $18.8
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $102.15
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $33,203
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.7

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $54.81
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $296.19

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How we calculate these numbers

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