Cost of Living in Coventry

The cost of living in Coventry is reflected by an index of 58, with rent index at 36. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Coventry.

Coventry has a cost of living index of 58 and a rent index of 36. That makes it more affordable than the priciest UK city markets. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.

Cost of living index
58
Rent index
36
Groceries index
56
Restaurant index
60

Living cost snapshot

MetricValue
Cost of living index58
Rent index36
Groceries index56
Restaurant price index60
Local purchasing power82
1-bed rent in city centre£950
1-bed rent outside centre£750

Salary comparison link

Users often compare local prices with local pay. See the average salary in Coventry.

Compare Coventry with other UK cities

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FAQ

Is Coventry expensive?

This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Coventry with other places in the UK.

How much is rent in Coventry?

The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of £950 per month.

Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-03-28. Salary context from ONS ASHE 2025.