Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Bristol 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bristol is 18.7% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bristol is 27.7% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Bristol are 41.2% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bristol are 11.5% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Bristol are 3.8% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bristol is 16.1% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 75.00 £ | -6.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.75 £ | -4.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 £ | 5.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.80 £ | 3.74 £ | -1.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 2.03 £ | -0.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 £ | 1.31 £ | -7.5 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.82 £ | 4.52 £ | -6.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.46 £ | 1.57 £ | +7.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 0.63 £ | -23.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.59 £ | 2.91 £ | -18.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.78 £ | 4.06 £ | +7.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 £ | 3.84 £ | +26.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.84 £ | 4.06 £ | -16.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.16 £ | 1.12 £ | -3.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.56 £ | -9.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 0.94 £ | -11.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.24 £ | 1.35 £ | +8.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.66 £ | +15.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.60 £ | +3.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.01 £ | 0.90 £ | -10.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.32 £ | 1.33 £ | +0.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.50 £ | -5.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.38 £ | 1.89 £ | -20.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.93 £ | 1.86 £ | -36.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 £ | 15.60 £ | -8.2 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.30 £ | -17.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 183.04 £ | 83.80 £ | -54.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 2.11 £ | -49.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.44 £ | 5.38 £ | -1.0 % |
| 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) | 28,922.94 £ | 26,000.00 £ | -10.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 233.10 £ | 225.09 £ | -3.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.15 £ | 12.28 £ | -19.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.46 £ | 33.07 £ | +5.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.49 £ | 37.38 £ | -22.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.42 £ | 7.60 £ | -53.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,804.45 £ | 1,543.50 £ | -14.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,965.22 £ | 18,133.33 £ | -13.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.11 £ | 68.33 £ | -14.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.83 £ | 33.57 £ | -6.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.30 £ | 85.00 £ | -7.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.34 £ | 95.00 £ | -19.0 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,218.66 £ | 1,362.00 £ | -38.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,639.66 £ | 1,041.92 £ | -36.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,133.78 £ | 2,263.64 £ | -45.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,721.63 £ | 1,629.17 £ | -40.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,459.24 £ | 496.84 £ | -66.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 780.29 £ | 438.19 £ | -43.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,029.86 £ | 2,544.44 £ | -16.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.03 | 5.60 | +11.5 % |
| Last update: | 19 May 2025 | 19 May 2025 | |
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Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 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 |