Cost of Living in Bristol
Summary of cost of living in Bristol, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,177.3$ (3,061.4£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,203.5$ (882.0£), excluding rent.
- Bristol is 20.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bristol is, on average, 31.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.81 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.99 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.30 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.19 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.17 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.67 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.31 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.07 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.18 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.98 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.10 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.44 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.67 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.93 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.47 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.97 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.68 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.00 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 87.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.60 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.01 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.38 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,895.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,613.89 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 257.16 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 12.12 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.02 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 35.36 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 9.04 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,772.55 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 19,473.75 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 69.50 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 33.77 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 79.08 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 78.64 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,391.56 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,074.71 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,274.17 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,667.69 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 483.87 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 365.00 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,511.54 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.88 | |
Prices in Bristol
This city had 586 entries in the past 12 months by 50 different contributors.
Last update: 23 January 2026
Last update: 23 January 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| 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 |
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As far as I can see that is third world levels of cheapness according to this site.