Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Bristol 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bristol are 22.5% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bristol are 32.6% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Bristol are 45.8% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bristol are 22.8% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Bristol are 16.3% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bristol is 0.8% 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 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.59 £ | -17.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 £ | 3.19 £ | -10.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 1.83 £ | -8.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.59 £ | 1.09 £ | -31.2 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.02 £ | 4.28 £ | -14.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 1.00 £ | -26.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.66 £ | -28.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.48 £ | 2.47 £ | -29.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.23 £ | 3.02 £ | -6.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.43 £ | 2.72 £ | -20.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.44 £ | 3.15 £ | -42.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.92 £ | -3.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.55 £ | -3.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.93 £ | -2.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.09 £ | -21.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.66 £ | +24.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.43 £ | -17.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.88 £ | 0.73 £ | -16.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.07 £ | -6.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.89 £ | 1.90 £ | +0.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 £ | 2.42 £ | -2.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.50 £ | 14.00 £ | -3.4 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | 2.23 £ | -25.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 165.43 £ | 83.80 £ | -49.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 2.60 £ | -35.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.05 £ | 2.14 £ | -29.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 20.40 £ | -29.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.04 £ | 6.27 £ | +3.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,300.00 £ | 25,000.00 £ | -1.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,728.11 £ | 20,997.50 £ | -18.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 318.11 £ | 237.35 £ | -25.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.76 £ | 13.20 £ | -16.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.61 £ | 34.25 £ | +5.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.29 £ | 31.89 £ | -41.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.04 £ | 10.71 £ | -23.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 8.25 £ | -45.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,585.46 £ | 1,185.00 £ | -25.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,484.09 £ | 13,350.00 £ | -34.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.68 £ | 62.50 £ | -24.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.57 £ | 30.22 £ | -17.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.67 £ | 73.21 £ | -11.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.55 £ | 80.51 £ | -18.3 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,104.73 £ | 1,211.50 £ | -42.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,493.13 £ | 941.67 £ | -36.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,077.08 £ | 1,955.74 £ | -52.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,581.63 £ | 1,488.64 £ | -42.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,250.63 £ | 476.12 £ | -61.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 743.60 £ | 307.49 £ | -58.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Bristol Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,496.10 £ | 2,377.47 £ | -32.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.30 | 4.89 | -7.7 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
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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 |