The cost of living in Portsmouth is reflected by an index of 62, with rent index at 48. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth has a cost of living index of 62 and a rent index of 48. That makes it mid-to-high cost compared with many UK cities. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 62 |
| Rent index | 48 |
| Groceries index | 59 |
| Restaurant price index | 63 |
| Local purchasing power | 84 |
| 1-bed rent in city centre | £1,200 |
| 1-bed rent outside centre | £950 |
Users often compare local prices with local pay. See the average salary in Portsmouth.
This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Portsmouth with other places in the UK.
The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of £1,200 per month.
Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-03-28. Salary context from ONS ASHE 2025.