How much do you need to earn to live in Nottingham? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for U.K.'s tax system.
You need at least £1,751/month gross to live in Nottingham on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for £2,311/month gross (£1,886 net after ~18% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | £810 Cheapest neighborhood (Beeston) | £1,110 Median neighborhood | £1,210 Premium neighborhood (West Bridgford) |
| Groceries | £235 | £282 | £353 |
| Transport | £62 | £62 | £62 |
| Utilities | £228 | £228 | £228 |
| Dining & Entertainment | £170 | £204 | £255 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | £1,505 | £1,886 | £2,108 |
£1,751/month gross
£2,311/month gross
£2,638/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 5 neighborhoods in Nottingham
Beeston
15 min by tram
£810 - £970
City Centre
0 min by walk
£970 - £1,150
Hockley
5 min by walk
£1,020 - £1,200
West Bridgford
12 min by bus
£1,120 - £1,300
Lace Market
5 min by walk
£1,060 - £1,250
Hockley
5 min by walk
£1,020 - £1,200
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after U.K.'s income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least £1,751/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Nottingham. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for £2,311/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for U.K..
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Nottingham is approximately £1,085/month. Rents range from £810 in Beeston to £1,300 in West Bridgford.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Nottingham cost approximately £235. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in U.K. are progressive. At the budget salary level of £1,751/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 14%. At the comfortable level of £2,311/month, it rises to approximately 18%. This includes income tax and social contributions.