Cost of Living: Brighton vs London

Monthly Cost Comparison — Brighton vs London (2026)

Category	Brighton	London
Accommodation (3BR outside ÷ 3)	₹83,041	₹1,15,855
Food	₹38,574	₹51,432
Utilities	₹32,919	₹34,017
Transport	₹0	₹0
Total / month	₹1,54,535	₹2,01,305
Total / year	₹18,54,424	₹24,15,664

Note: Budget preset: shared 3BR outside city centre ÷ 3 people, 5 meals/week, basic utilities. Comfortable preset: 1BR city centre, daily restaurant meals, full utilities, gym.

Which City is Cheaper for Indian Students?

Brighton is 23% cheaper than London per month — saving approximately ₹46,770 every month or ₹5,61,240 annually on a budget lifestyle.

Brighton ₹1,54,535

London ₹2,01,305

Cost of Living in Brighton vs India

Accommodation Type	Brighton	India (metro avg)
1BR, city centre (full cost)	₹1,74,573	₹35,000
1BR, outside centre (full cost)	₹1,50,546	₹25,000
3BR, city centre ÷ 3 people	₹1,02,865	₹21,000
3BR, outside centre ÷ 3 people	₹83,042	₹15,000

Note: 3BR costs shown per person ÷ 3 occupants by default. Use the calculator to adjust the split.

Explore Each City in Detail

Full Brighton Breakdown

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₹154,535/mo

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Full London Breakdown

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FAQ's

Is Brighton or London cheaper for students?

Brighton is 23% cheaper than London per month — saving approximately ₹46,770 every month or ₹5,61,240 annually on a budget lifestyle.

How much more expensive is Brighton vs London?

Check the monthly comparison table and the savings block for the latest difference per month and per year in INR.

Which city is better for Indian students — Brighton or London?

That depends on your university shortlist, rent tolerance, and funding plan. This page is designed to make the living-cost tradeoff obvious.

Do these comparison totals include tuition fees for Brighton or London?

No. The compare page covers recurring living costs only, so tuition and one-time destination expenses still need to be added separately.

What education loan do I need after using this comparison?

Use the cheaper-vs-costlier view here as your living-cost input, then combine it with tuition to estimate the total funding requirement before checking loan eligibility.

These figures are planning estimates and can vary by lifestyle, location within city, and market conditions.