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Cost of Living in Brackley

Brackley, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom · Population 13,018

▼ -17% vs United Kingdom average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£816 ($1,033)
Couple, monthly£1,492 ($1,888)
Family of four, monthly£1,971 ($2,495)

Estimated Prices in Brackley

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£7.25 ($9.18)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£29.01 ($36.72)per meal
Cappuccino£2.18 ($2.75)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£164 ($208)per month
Monthly public transport pass£26.59 ($33.66)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£70.10 ($88.74)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£20.31 ($25.70)per month
Fitness club membership£20.31 ($25.70)per month
Cinema ticket£5.32 ($6.73)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£478 ($605)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£332 ($421)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£997 ($1,262)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Brackley is £2,204 ($2,790) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £816 ($1,033) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £1,061 ($1,343) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£332 ($421)) represents about 41% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Buckingham

12 km away · Buckinghamshire

Banbury

13 km away · Oxfordshire

Bicester

15 km away · Oxfordshire

Towcester

15 km away · Northamptonshire

Wolverton

23 km away · Milton Keynes

Shenley Church End

25 km away · Milton Keynes

Shenley Brook End

25 km away · Milton Keynes

Bradwell

25 km away · Milton Keynes

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 Brackley

Brackley is one of the key cities in United Kingdom. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £816 ($1,033), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £332 ($421) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £1,971 ($2,495) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £1,492 ($1,888) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Brackley is £2,204 ($2,790). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £1,061 ($1,343) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brackley expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £816 ($1,033) per month in Brackley including rent outside the city centre. That is 17% less than the national average for United Kingdom.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Brackley?
A net salary of around £1,061 ($1,343) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Brackley with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Brackley is £2,204 ($2,790).
How much is rent in Brackley?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £478 ($605) per month in the city centre and £332 ($421) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £997 ($1,262).
Is Brackley cheaper than United Kingdom on average?
Yes — Brackley is estimated to be about 17% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Brackley?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £164 ($208) in Brackley. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £7 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around £2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Brackley compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Brackley is estimated at £27 ($34). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Brackley are estimates based on United Kingdom national averages adjusted for city size (population 13,018). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.