Cost of Living Comparison Between Bristol and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 26.9% higher than in Bristol (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 40.0% higher than in Bristol | |
| Rent Prices in London are 66.7% higher than in Bristol | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 12.4% higher than in Bristol | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 9.5% higher than in Bristol | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 1.6% lower than in Bristol | |
Restaurants | Bristol Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 £ | 80.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 £ | 8.50 £ | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +8.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | 6.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.82 £ | 3.99 £ | +4.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.96 £ | 2.34 £ | +19.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.29 £ | 1.66 £ | +29.2 % |
Markets | Bristol Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.21 £ | 1.35 £ | +10.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.15 £ | 1.49 £ | +30.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.67 £ | 0.80 £ | +20.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.39 £ | 3.70 £ | +9.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.28 £ | 3.77 £ | +14.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.11 £ | 3.17 £ | +2.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.45 £ | 6.24 £ | +40.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.07 £ | 1.12 £ | +5.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.55 £ | -4.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | 0.99 £ | +9.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.40 £ | 1.15 £ | -17.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | 0.53 £ | -24.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.61 £ | +20.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.93 £ | 1.13 £ | +21.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.45 £ | 1.29 £ | -11.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.50 £ | +18.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.13 £ | 2.55 £ | +19.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.68 £ | 3.03 £ | +13.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.00 £ | 17.75 £ | +4.4 % |
Transportation | Bristol Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | 3.50 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +122.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.60 £ | 4.20 £ | +61.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.01 £ | 4.00 £ | +98.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 £ | 36.50 £ | +82.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.37 £ | 1.39 £ | +1.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,895.00 £ | 28,895.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,627.50 £ | 30,546.35 £ | -0.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bristol Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 253.31 £ | 285.57 £ | +12.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 13.19 £ | 12.57 £ | -4.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 30.56 £ | 32.11 £ | +5.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bristol Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 36.15 £ | 60.29 £ | +66.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 9.04 £ | 19.25 £ | +113.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Bristol Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,749.80 £ | 1,833.38 £ | +4.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 19,473.75 £ | 22,596.71 £ | +16.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bristol Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 72.29 £ | 88.11 £ | +21.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.64 £ | 40.62 £ | +14.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 80.59 £ | 91.09 £ | +13.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 73.64 £ | 106.67 £ | +44.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Bristol Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,424.71 £ | 2,367.24 £ | +66.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,079.38 £ | 1,757.14 £ | +62.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,311.67 £ | 3,809.52 £ | +64.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,706.15 £ | 2,941.30 £ | +72.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bristol Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 483.87 £ | 1,398.49 £ | +189.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 365.00 £ | 745.11 £ | +104.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bristol Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,670.10 £ | 3,677.08 £ | +37.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.88 | 4.68 | -4.1 % |
| Last update: | 23 February 2026 | 12 March 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 54 | 461 | |
Moving to Bristol? Explore:
Moving to London? Explore:
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 |
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 |