Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and Bristol 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bristol are 8.9% lower than in Edinburgh (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bristol are 5.6% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in Bristol are 1.2% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bristol are 6.4% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in Bristol are 12.2% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bristol is 1.0% lower than in Edinburgh | |
Restaurants | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.65 £ | -16.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.62 £ | 5.00 £ | +8.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.39 £ | 3.37 £ | -0.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 £ | 1.87 £ | +5.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.19 £ | 1.11 £ | -7.0 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.53 £ | 4.20 £ | -7.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.26 £ | 1.05 £ | -16.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.57 £ | -3.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.96 £ | 2.45 £ | -17.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.00 £ | 3.43 £ | -14.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.31 £ | 3.15 £ | -4.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.03 £ | 4.55 £ | -35.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.98 £ | +3.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | 0.47 £ | +0.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | 1.21 £ | -1.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.92 £ | 1.06 £ | -44.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.61 £ | +5.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | 0.46 £ | -8.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.80 £ | 0.72 £ | -10.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.24 £ | 1.18 £ | -4.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.71 £ | 1.85 £ | +8.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.27 £ | 2.17 £ | -4.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.00 £ | 83.80 £ | +35.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.26 £ | 2.20 £ | -2.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.69 £ | 5.61 £ | -1.4 % |
| 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) | 22,497.00 £ | 21,398.00 £ | -4.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 272.24 £ | 217.69 £ | -20.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.61 £ | 13.06 £ | +12.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.24 £ | 32.11 £ | -0.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.25 £ | 29.37 £ | -16.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.33 £ | 9.17 £ | -31.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 8.75 £ | -12.5 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,270.67 £ | 1,377.14 £ | +8.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,650.00 £ | 17,350.00 £ | +48.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.99 £ | 61.00 £ | -29.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.62 £ | 29.00 £ | -26.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.67 £ | 76.92 £ | -1.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 89.89 £ | 84.44 £ | -6.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,270.83 £ | 1,369.88 £ | +7.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 878.57 £ | 974.38 £ | +10.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,244.74 £ | 2,150.00 £ | -4.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,573.53 £ | 1,542.86 £ | -1.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 475.57 £ | 475.85 £ | +0.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 327.48 £ | 325.16 £ | -0.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,591.31 £ | 2,423.34 £ | -6.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.12 | 5.88 | -4.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 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 |