Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Bristol 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bristol is 22.7% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bristol is 32.3% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Bristol are 46.1% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bristol are 20.6% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Bristol are 8.6% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bristol is 2.1% lower 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 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.71 £ | -16.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 5.25 £ | -19.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.11 £ | 4.75 £ | -7.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.65 £ | 3.48 £ | -4.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 £ | 1.82 £ | -8.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.47 £ | 1.13 £ | -22.8 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.01 £ | 4.25 £ | -15.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.38 £ | 1.06 £ | -23.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.94 £ | 0.57 £ | -39.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.13 £ | 2.62 £ | -16.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.54 £ | 3.63 £ | +2.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.37 £ | 3.17 £ | -6.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.24 £ | 4.84 £ | -7.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 £ | 0.98 £ | -18.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.49 £ | -20.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 1.25 £ | +10.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.49 £ | 1.06 £ | -28.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.56 £ | -1.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | 0.48 £ | -12.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.00 £ | 0.72 £ | -28.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.18 £ | +2.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.25 £ | 8.00 £ | -13.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.98 £ | 1.90 £ | -4.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 £ | 2.17 £ | -12.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 83.80 £ | -58.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 4.50 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.05 £ | 2.20 £ | -27.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.70 £ | 5.61 £ | -1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,177.50 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +0.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,212.33 £ | 20,997.50 £ | -22.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 289.67 £ | 242.08 £ | -16.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.48 £ | 12.48 £ | -13.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.36 £ | 33.50 £ | +10.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.49 £ | 27.28 £ | -40.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.70 £ | 8.83 £ | -39.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -35.7 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,815.85 £ | 1,455.71 £ | -19.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 18,736.00 £ | 18,133.33 £ | -3.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.20 £ | 65.00 £ | -17.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.79 £ | 28.75 £ | -27.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.05 £ | 78.00 £ | -12.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.68 £ | 92.86 £ | -6.8 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,170.83 £ | 1,339.89 £ | -38.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,633.42 £ | 993.89 £ | -39.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,484.88 £ | 2,150.00 £ | -52.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,901.22 £ | 1,542.86 £ | -46.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,245.26 £ | 492.23 £ | -60.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 747.85 £ | 453.36 £ | -39.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,728.16 £ | 2,469.86 £ | -33.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.27 | 5.88 | +11.4 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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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 |