Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and Bristol 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bristol is 8.7% lower than in Edinburgh (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bristol is 5.8% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in Bristol are 0.7% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bristol are 10.8% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in Bristol are 11.3% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bristol is 4.2% lower than in Edinburgh | |
Restaurants | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -6.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.71 £ | -16.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.20 £ | 5.25 £ | +1.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.65 £ | 4.75 £ | +2.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.48 £ | 3.48 £ | -0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 £ | 1.82 £ | +4.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 £ | 1.13 £ | -9.4 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.55 £ | 4.25 £ | -6.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.31 £ | 1.06 £ | -19.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 £ | 0.57 £ | -11.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.07 £ | 2.62 £ | -14.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.97 £ | 3.63 £ | -8.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.28 £ | 3.17 £ | -3.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.69 £ | 4.84 £ | -27.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 0.98 £ | -7.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.49 £ | +7.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.27 £ | 1.25 £ | -1.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.87 £ | 1.06 £ | -43.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | 0.56 £ | +2.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.48 £ | -2.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.80 £ | 0.72 £ | -10.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.14 £ | 1.18 £ | +4.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.73 £ | 1.90 £ | +9.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 £ | 2.17 £ | -9.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.50 £ | 83.80 £ | +34.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 £ | 4.50 £ | +5.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 £ | 2.20 £ | -8.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.62 £ | 5.61 £ | -0.1 % |
| 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) | 23,400.00 £ | 20,997.50 £ | -10.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 258.73 £ | 242.08 £ | -6.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.40 £ | 12.48 £ | +0.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.00 £ | 33.50 £ | +1.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.23 £ | 27.28 £ | -36.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.00 £ | 8.83 £ | -50.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,290.56 £ | 1,455.71 £ | +12.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,320.00 £ | 18,133.33 £ | +36.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.08 £ | 65.00 £ | -26.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.11 £ | 28.75 £ | -26.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.25 £ | 78.00 £ | -6.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.00 £ | 92.86 £ | -4.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,262.50 £ | 1,339.89 £ | +6.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 891.18 £ | 993.89 £ | +11.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,235.71 £ | 2,150.00 £ | -3.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,597.37 £ | 1,542.86 £ | -3.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 462.56 £ | 492.23 £ | +6.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 323.83 £ | 453.36 £ | +40.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,737.15 £ | 2,469.86 £ | -9.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.98 | 5.88 | -1.8 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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Cities near Edinburgh: | Cost of Living in Stirling | 36.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Glasgow | 46.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dundee | 62.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 103.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sunderland | 119.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Durham | 121.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aberdeen | 126.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 145.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Inverness | 157.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Preston | 186.13 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 |