Belfast ranked one of the cheapest for a night out in the UK
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Last updated 31st Jan 2023
Believe it or not, Belfast has ranked in the Top 10 for ‘cheap night outs’ across the UK.
Research recently conducted by AskGamblers.com analysed data on the most populated areas in the UK on Expatistan to find where people can enjoy a night out at the lowest cost.
The analysis was based on prices for a pint of beer, a cocktail, a fast-food meal and a taxi fare.
Dundee took the top spot as the most affordable city, with an average cost of £25.35. On average a pint would set you back £3.08 for a pint and £7 for a cocktail. Party-goers in Dundee only need to spend an average of £5.27 for a fast-food meal and then an average £10 taxi fare to get them home for the night.
Two Welsh cities come in second and third place - Cardiff came in second with the average cost of a night out for a resident being £27.33, Swansea was the third most affordable city.
Belfast came in at number 9! With pints on average at £4.42, cocktails at £8, £5.92 for a kebab or chippy on the way home, and the average taxi fare within five miles setting you back £12.
The Top 10 most affordable cities in the UK for a night out:
1.Dundee – Total Average Cost: £25.35
2.Cardiff – Total Average Cost: £27.33
3.Swansea – Total Average Cost: £27.35
4.York – Total Average Cost: £28.14
5.Norwich – Total Average Cost: £28.28
6.Newcastle – Total Average Cost: £29.36
7.Leicester – Total Average Cost: £29.95
8.Southampton – Total Average Cost: £30.26
9.Belfast – Total Average Cost: £30.34
10.Liverpool – Total Average Cost: £30.42
In contrast, London was revealed to be the priciest city to enjoy a night out with an average total cost of £49.66, almost double that of a night out in Dundee.
Commenting on the study, a spokesperson from AskGamblers.com said: “The cost-of-living crisis has restricted a lot of activity for many over the past year, however, many will be looking for a fun night without having to break the bank.
“This study offers a fascinating insight into the locations that offer the best deals. With the cost of a night out in London being almost double that of a night out in Dundee, party-goers in the capital will need plenty of money-saving savvy to have a good night that doesn’t drain their savings.”
The Top 10 most expensive cities in the UK for a night out:
1.London – Total Average Cost: £49.66
2.Oxford – Total Average Cost: £42.30
3.Brighton – Total Average Cost: £37.12
4.Edinburgh – Total Average Cost: £36.36
5.Cambridge – Total Average Cost: £33.49
6.Nottingham – Total Average Cost: £33.01
7.Reading – Total Average Cost: £32.77
8.Exeter – Total Average Cost: £32.72
9.Glasgow – Total Average Cost: £32.49
10.Aberdeen – Total Average Cost: £32.29
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