Cheapest and most costly uni cities to purchase a pint – are you able to guess winners and losers?

University cities are often associated with a youthful party atmosphere and cheap booze – but that isn’t always the case. The UK’s huge number of higher education institutions means many towns and cities fall under this category. So, in other words, knowing which uni towns are good for a bargain pint or best avoided in the name of saving your wallet is valuable information for any roving drinker.

New data gathered by UK Debt Expert pulled together the average price of a pint to deliver the top ten most expensive cities, as well as the 10 places pouring the cheapest jars. The research found that the average price of a pint of lager in the UK is £4.25, while the city with the most expensive average pint came in at an eye-watering £5.88. There are no prizes for guessing where that is, although it is a full 123% more expensive than the location serving up the cheapest brews.

Without further ado.

Most expensive pints of lager in the UK (average prices)

1. London – £5.88

2. Edinburgh – £5.84

3. Buckingham – £5.45

4. St. Andrews – £5.30

5. Twickenham – £5.09

6. Bath – £4.97

7. Bristol – £4.92

8. Salford – £4.90

9. Durham – £4.88

10. Brighton – £4.87

Cheapest pints of lager in the UK (average prices)

1. Bangor – £2.63

2. Wrexham – £3.04

3. Preston – £3.16

4. Carlisle – £3.26

5. Swansea – £3.31

6. Chelmsford – £3.47

7. Sunderland – £3.51

8. Aberystwyth – £3.53

9. Lancaster – £3.54

10. Newport – £3.54

Maxine McCreadie, personal finance expert at UK Debt Expert, told The Daily Star: “As inflation, and the overall cost of living for students increases, prices of the likes of beer and alcohol will undoubtedly affect undergraduates starting university this year.

“That’s why we’ve created this study, to understand the cheapest average price of pints in each of the major university cities in the UK – to raise awareness of how important it is to properly budget for going out when you’re full of excitement for your new adventure. While it’s not surprising that Londoners are likely to pay the most, it’s still important for students from other cities to bear in mind the price of a pint before they head on a night out – and to avoid dipping into their overdraft to fund an extra round where they can.”

“If you’re finding it difficult to get on track financially there is help available, whether that is a counsellor at your university or a financial advisor, to navigate this transition smoothly.”

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