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Cost of Living in North Shields

North Shields, North Tyneside, United Kingdom · Population 34,423

▼ -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 North Shields

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 North Shields 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

Tynemouth

2 km away · North Tyneside

South Shields

2 km away · South Tyneside

Cullercoats

3 km away · North Tyneside

Monkseaton

4 km away · North Tyneside

Whitley Bay

4 km away · North Tyneside

Jarrow

4 km away · South Tyneside

Shiremoor

5 km away · North Tyneside

Hebburn

6 km away · South Tyneside

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 North Shields

North Shields 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 North Shields 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 North Shields expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £816 ($1,033) per month in North Shields 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 North Shields?
A net salary of around £1,061 ($1,343) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in North Shields with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in North Shields is £2,204 ($2,790).
How much is rent in North Shields?
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 North Shields cheaper than United Kingdom on average?
Yes — North Shields 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 North Shields?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £164 ($208) in North Shields. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £7 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around £2 ($3).
How do transport costs in North Shields compare?
A monthly public transport pass in North Shields is estimated at £27 ($34). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for North Shields are estimates based on United Kingdom national averages adjusted for city size (population 34,423). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.