Cost of Living Comparison Between Cardiff and Bristol 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bristol are 1.0% higher than in Cardiff (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bristol are 10.4% higher than in Cardiff | |
| Rent Prices in Bristol are 32.7% higher than in Cardiff | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bristol are 1.0% higher than in Cardiff | |
| Groceries Prices in Bristol are 2.9% lower than in Cardiff | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bristol is 3.3% lower than in Cardiff | |
Restaurants | Cardiff Edit |
Bristol Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 60.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 6.71 £ | -4.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.25 £ | 5.00 £ | +17.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.25 £ | 4.99 £ | +17.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.27 £ | 3.39 £ | +3.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.87 £ | 1.87 £ | +0.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.31 £ | 1.11 £ | -15.7 % |
Markets | Cardiff Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.63 £ | 4.21 £ | -9.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.05 £ | +3.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.57 £ | -35.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.63 £ | 2.46 £ | -32.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.56 £ | 3.44 £ | -3.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.69 £ | 3.15 £ | +17.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.31 £ | 4.55 £ | +5.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 0.98 £ | -16.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.45 £ | -12.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.36 £ | 1.21 £ | -10.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.57 £ | 1.06 £ | -32.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | 0.63 £ | +36.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.38 £ | 0.48 £ | +25.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.84 £ | 0.68 £ | -18.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 £ | 1.21 £ | +21.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.91 £ | 1.85 £ | -3.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.19 £ | 2.17 £ | -31.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.50 £ | 15.00 £ | +11.1 % |
Transportation | Cardiff Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 £ | 2.00 £ | -9.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 55.00 £ | 83.80 £ | +52.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.90 £ | 2.20 £ | +15.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.85 £ | 5.61 £ | -4.0 % |
| 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) | 28,666.67 £ | 21,398.00 £ | -25.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cardiff Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 244.88 £ | 217.69 £ | -11.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 10.83 £ | 13.06 £ | +20.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.44 £ | 31.93 £ | +16.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cardiff Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.80 £ | 30.74 £ | +10.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 6.17 £ | 9.17 £ | +48.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.49 £ | 9.00 £ | +38.7 % |
Childcare | Cardiff Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,250.00 £ | 1,377.14 £ | +10.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,000.00 £ | 17,350.00 £ | -27.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cardiff Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.50 £ | 62.78 £ | -7.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.86 £ | 27.22 £ | -17.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 58.12 £ | 76.92 £ | +32.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 62.50 £ | 82.59 £ | +32.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Cardiff Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,031.25 £ | 1,369.88 £ | +32.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 808.33 £ | 974.38 £ | +20.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,575.00 £ | 2,150.00 £ | +36.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,133.33 £ | 1,542.86 £ | +36.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cardiff Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 232.26 £ | 475.85 £ | +104.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 204.38 £ | 325.16 £ | +59.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cardiff Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,268.52 £ | 2,423.34 £ | +6.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.00 | 5.88 | -2.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 60 | 105 |
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Cities near Cardiff: | Cost of Living in Newport | 14.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swansea | 41.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bristol | 44.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bath | 56.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 62.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cheltenham | 70.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swindon | 72.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Worcester | 82.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 85.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oxford | 108.46 miles |
Cities near Bristol: | Cost of Living in Bath | 12.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wells | 20.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Trowbridge | 24.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Weston-super-Mare | 24.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tetbury | 27.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newport | 30.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 36.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swindon | 39.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 41.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cheltenham | 43.00 miles |