Cost of Living in Bournemouth
Summary of cost of living in Bournemouth, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,719.6$ (2,771.2£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,100.4$ (819.8£), excluding rent.
- Bournemouth is 33.5% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bournemouth is, on average, 66.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.75 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 70.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.19 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.75 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.30 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.14 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.30 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.25 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.83 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.86 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.49 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.29 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.60 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.53 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.41 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.76 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.11 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.25 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.10 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.88 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.75 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 63.50 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.64 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 19.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.36 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,895.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,598.33 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 287.50 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 11.94 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 32.00 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 31.25 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 9.00 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,700.00 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 25,500.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 75.00 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 49.50 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.00 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 106.25 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 955.25 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 868.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,100.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,566.00 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 473.80 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 306.58 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,387.19 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.62 | |
Prices in Bournemouth
This city had 127 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 20 December 2025
Last update: 20 December 2025
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Southampton | 33.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Winchester | 41.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeovil | 45.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Portsmouth | 53.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Basingstoke | 60.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bath | 66.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Swindon | 69.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Camberley | 75.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bristol | 75.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reading | 77.02 miles |
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Samuel Hayford
on Oct 13, 2025:
It a nice place to live and start life after going through their scope