Cost of Living Comparison Between Brighton and Bournemouth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bournemouth are 3.5% lower than in Brighton (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bournemouth are 5.1% higher than in Brighton | |
| Rent Prices in Bournemouth are 19.7% higher than in Brighton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bournemouth are 9.8% higher than in Brighton | |
| Groceries Prices in Bournemouth are 10.8% lower than in Brighton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bournemouth is 19.8% lower than in Brighton | |
Restaurants | Brighton Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 70.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.79 £ | 7.00 £ | +3.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 4.25 £ | -29.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 £ | 3.10 £ | -7.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.54 £ | 1.82 £ | +18.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.24 £ | 0.94 £ | -24.3 % |
Markets | Brighton Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.56 £ | 4.73 £ | +3.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 £ | 1.18 £ | -6.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | 0.96 £ | +34.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.73 £ | 3.62 £ | -2.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.76 £ | 3.63 £ | -3.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.89 £ | 2.43 £ | -16.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.92 £ | 4.76 £ | -19.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 £ | 0.92 £ | -8.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.49 £ | -13.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.06 £ | +4.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 0.91 £ | -19.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.50 £ | +13.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | 0.40 £ | -19.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.73 £ | 0.66 £ | -9.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.98 £ | 0.99 £ | +0.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.99 £ | 6.40 £ | -19.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.08 £ | 2.14 £ | +3.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.94 £ | 1.77 £ | -9.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Transportation | Brighton Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.70 £ | 2.50 £ | -7.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.48 £ | 61.50 £ | -28.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.25 £ | 3.00 £ | -7.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 £ | 2.44 £ | +10.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 19.80 £ | 16.20 £ | -18.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.00 £ | 5.91 £ | -1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 £ | 33,666.67 £ | +34.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brighton Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 256.25 £ | 240.14 £ | -6.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.25 £ | 11.75 £ | -11.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.00 £ | 35.14 £ | +17.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brighton Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.00 £ | 33.33 £ | -12.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.33 £ | 10.33 £ | -8.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 £ | 11.00 £ | -15.4 % |
Childcare | Brighton Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,600.00 £ | 1,544.38 £ | -3.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,000.00 £ | 25,000.00 £ | +47.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brighton Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 71.88 £ | 58.00 £ | -19.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.99 £ | 47.00 £ | +42.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.00 £ | 116.67 £ | +49.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 68.00 £ | 63.75 £ | -6.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Brighton Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,412.50 £ | 1,017.50 £ | -28.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,221.43 £ | 900.00 £ | -26.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,383.33 £ | 3,566.67 £ | +49.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,933.33 £ | 2,833.33 £ | +46.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brighton Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 602.32 £ | 371.61 £ | -38.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 495.33 £ | 222.97 £ | -55.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brighton Edit |
Bournemouth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,392.99 £ | 2,018.14 £ | -15.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.83 | 5.90 | +1.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | February 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 58 | 23 |
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| Cost of Living in Croydon | 43.36 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 52.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in London | 52.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 53.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Westminster | 54.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 61.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southampton | 62.40 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 45.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Portsmouth | 53.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basingstoke | 60.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bath | 66.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swindon | 69.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Camberley | 75.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bristol | 75.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reading | 77.02 miles |