Cost of living in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 | £11 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.89 | £6 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.25 | £3.11 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 | £1.00 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.79 | £3.44 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.37 | £2.05 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.29 | £3.39 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 | £2.03 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 | £0.87 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.84 | £1.74 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 | £8 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 | £2.04 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 | £0.91 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,723 | £1,491 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,342 | £1,037 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £184 | £272 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,135 | £852 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £875 | £865 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £202 | £84 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 | £27 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £336 | £347 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 | £102 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 | £7 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 | £13 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 | £63 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 | £28 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 | £67 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 | £62 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,776 | £24,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.63 | £1.37 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £83 | £65 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 | £13 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.81 | £7 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 | £8 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 | £100 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.01 | £3.66 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 | £1.98 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.77 | £3.40 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.45 | £1.99 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.95 | £1.92 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 | £13 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 | £23 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 | £19 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £83 | £93 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 | £49 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 | £8 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.39 | £3.15 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.69 | £4.04 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £565 | £444 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 | £0.19 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 | £25 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 | £11 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 384 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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