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Cost of Living in Bolton

Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom · Population 285,372

▲ +0% vs United Kingdom average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£977 ($1,237)
Couple, monthly£1,791 ($2,267)
Family of four, monthly£2,370 ($3,000)

Estimated Prices in Bolton

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£8.54 ($10.81)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£34.17 ($43.25)per meal
Cappuccino£2.56 ($3.24)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£194 ($245)per month
Monthly public transport pass£31.32 ($39.64)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£82.57 ($105)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£23.92 ($30.27)per month
Fitness club membership£23.92 ($30.27)per month
Cinema ticket£6.26 ($7.93)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£586 ($742)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£408 ($516)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£1,224 ($1,549)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bolton is £2,596 ($3,286) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £977 ($1,237) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £1,270 ($1,608) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£408 ($516)) represents about 42% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Farnworth

4 km away · Bolton

Little Lever

4 km away · Bolton

Little Hulton

5 km away · Salford

Walkden

6 km away · Salford

Kearsley

7 km away · Bolton

Radcliffe

7 km away · Bury

Tottington

7 km away · Bury

Tyldesley

7 km away · Wigan

Other Major Cities in United Kingdom

London

London, City of · pop. 11,262,000

£1,225 ($1,550) / mo

Birmingham

Birmingham · pop. 2,590,363

£1,059 ($1,341) / mo

Portsmouth

Portsmouth · pop. 855,679

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Southampton

Southampton · pop. 855,569

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Bristol

Bristol, City of · pop. 707,412

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Glasgow

Glasgow City · pop. 626,410

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Manchester

Manchester · pop. 547,627

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Leeds

Leeds · pop. 536,280

£977 ($1,237) / mo

Living in Bolton

Bolton is one of the key cities in United Kingdom. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £977 ($1,237), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £408 ($516) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £2,370 ($3,000) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £1,791 ($2,267) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bolton is £2,596 ($3,286). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £1,270 ($1,608) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolton expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £977 ($1,237) per month in Bolton including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for United Kingdom.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bolton?
A net salary of around £1,270 ($1,608) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bolton with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bolton is £2,596 ($3,286).
How much is rent in Bolton?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £586 ($742) per month in the city centre and £408 ($516) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £1,224 ($1,549).
Is Bolton cheaper than United Kingdom on average?
No — Bolton is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the United Kingdom average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Bolton?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £194 ($245) in Bolton. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £9 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around £3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Bolton compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bolton is estimated at £31 ($40). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bolton are estimates based on United Kingdom national averages adjusted for city size (population 285,372). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.