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Cost of Living in West Ham

West Ham, Newham, United Kingdom · Population 15,551

▼ -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 West Ham

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 West Ham 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

Stratford

1 km away · Newham

Newham

2 km away · Newham

Hackney

3 km away · Hackney

East Ham

3 km away · Newham

Tower Hamlets

4 km away · Tower Hamlets

Stepney

4 km away · Tower Hamlets

Leyton

4 km away · Waltham Forest

Barking

5 km away · Barking and Dagenham

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 West Ham

West Ham 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 West Ham 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 West Ham expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £816 ($1,033) per month in West Ham 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 West Ham?
A net salary of around £1,061 ($1,343) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in West Ham with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in West Ham is £2,204 ($2,790).
How much is rent in West Ham?
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 West Ham cheaper than United Kingdom on average?
Yes — West Ham 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 West Ham?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £164 ($208) in West Ham. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £7 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around £2 ($3).
How do transport costs in West Ham compare?
A monthly public transport pass in West Ham is estimated at £27 ($34). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for West Ham are estimates based on United Kingdom national averages adjusted for city size (population 15,551). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.