Region in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Cost of living in Cotswolds
How much a month costs in Cotswolds
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,700–5,290 (£2,800–4,000).
Prices in Cotswolds
Typical 2026 ranges in GBP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GBP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | £25–40 | $33–53 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | £110–220 | $145–291 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | £9–14 | $11.9–18.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | £22–40 | $29–53 |
| Cappuccino | £3–4 | $4.0–5.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | £5–6 | $6.6–7.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | £2–4 | $2.6–5.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | £12–20 | $16–26 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | £10–20 | $13–26 |
Value for money: 10/100
A value score of 10/100 means Cotswolds gives more quality of life per dollar than 9% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 86/100. It's the 21st most affordable of 22 places we cover in United Kingdom.
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Cost of living across United Kingdom
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Snowdonia | $2,640–3,700 | 28/100 |
| Newcastle | $2,640–3,830 | 22/100 |
| Liverpool | $2,780–3,970 | 20/100 |
| Belfast | $2,780–3,970 | 19/100 |
| Scottish Highlands | $2,910–4,100 | 23/100 |
| Cardiff | $2,910–4,100 | 19/100 |
| Leeds | $2,910–4,100 | 17/100 |
| Glasgow | $2,910–4,230 | 17/100 |
| York | $3,040–4,230 | 20/100 |
| Birmingham | $3,040–4,360 | 10/100 |
| Manchester | $3,170–4,500 | 12/100 |
| Lake District | $3,310–4,630 | 13/100 |
| Cornwall | $3,310–4,630 | 15/100 |
| Edinburgh | $3,310–4,760 | 14/100 |
| Brighton | $3,440–4,760 | 10/100 |
| Isle of Skye | $3,440–4,760 | 13/100 |
| Bath | $3,570–4,890 | 12/100 |
| Bristol | $3,570–5,020 | 8/100 |
| Oxford | $3,700–5,020 | 11/100 |
| Cambridge | $3,700–5,020 | 11/100 |
| Cotswolds | $3,700–5,290 | 10/100 |
| London | $4,360–6,350 | 3/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Cotswolds
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Cotswolds?
About $2,250–3,170 on a lean budget, $3,700–5,290 for a comfortable month and $6,610–10,580 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Cotswolds?
A local meal is £9–14 ($11.9–18.5); a mid-range restaurant is £22–40 ($29–53) per person.
Is United Kingdom expensive?
Prices in United Kingdom are about 89% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Cotswolds Tourism
- Great Western Railway
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.