Cost of living · Brighton · 2026
What salary do you need to live in Brighton?
What salary do you need to live in Brighton?
To cover the essentials living alone in Brighton — about £2,105 a month — you need to earn roughly £30,000 a year before tax. To live comfortably, with money left for savings and extras, closer to £42,500. Rent alone is £1,400 a month.
Verified 12 August 2026
To get by £30,000 Covers rent and essentials with little spare
To be comfortable £42,500 Essentials plus room to save and enjoy the city
What it costs to live in Brighton
| Monthly cost | |
|---|---|
| Rent (one-bed) | £1,400 |
| Council tax | £145 |
| Utilities & bills | £180 |
| Transport | £80 |
| Food | £300 |
| Total | £2,105 |
On the £30,000 "get by" salary, your take-home is about £2,093 a month — just covering the £2,105 of essentials.
Sharing changes everything. Splitting rent and bills with a flatmate can cut the salary you need by thousands. Run your own numbers →