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Cost of Living in Norwich

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Population 213,166

▼ -6% vs United Kingdom average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£916 ($1,160)
Couple, monthly£1,678 ($2,124)
Family of four, monthly£2,220 ($2,810)

Estimated Prices in Norwich

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
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

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Norwich 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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Nearby Cities

Thorpe Saint Andrew

3 km away · Norfolk

Hellesdon

4 km away · Norfolk

Costessey

6 km away · Norfolk

Wymondham

14 km away · Norfolk

Attleborough

22 km away · Norfolk

North Walsham

22 km away · Norfolk

East Dereham

25 km away · Norfolk

Beccles

26 km away · Suffolk

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 Norwich

Norwich 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 Norwich 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwich expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £916 ($1,160) per month in Norwich including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for United Kingdom.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Norwich?
A net salary of around £1,191 ($1,508) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Norwich with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Norwich is £2,449 ($3,100).
How much is rent in Norwich?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £545 ($690) per month in the city centre and £379 ($480) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £1,138 ($1,440).
Is Norwich cheaper than United Kingdom on average?
Yes — Norwich is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Norwich?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £183 ($231) in Norwich. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £8 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around £2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Norwich compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Norwich is estimated at £30 ($37). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Norwich are estimates based on United Kingdom national averages adjusted for city size (population 213,166). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.