Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom · Population 121,859
▼ -6% vs United Kingdom average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | £8.06 ($10.20) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | £32.23 ($40.80) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | £2.42 ($3.06) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | £183 ($231) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | £29.55 ($37.40) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | £77.89 ($98.60) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | £22.56 ($28.56) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | £22.56 ($28.56) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | £5.91 ($7.48) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | £545 ($690) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | £379 ($480) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | £1,138 ($1,440) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Colchester is £2,449 ($3,100) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £916 ($1,160) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £1,191 ($1,508) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£379 ($480)) represents about 41% of the total single-person budget.
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£977 ($1,237) / moColchester is one of the key cities in United Kingdom. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £916 ($1,160), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £379 ($480) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to £2,220 ($2,810) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £1,678 ($2,124) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Colchester is £2,449 ($3,100). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £1,191 ($1,508) per month.