Cost of living in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Florence (Italy)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Bristol (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Bristol | Florence | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€15) | €15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.89 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.25 (€3.74) | €4.90 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (€1.16) | €1.27 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.79 (€3.21) | €3.40 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.37 (€2.73) | €2.43 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.29 (€3.78) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (€2.30) | €2.49 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (€1.35) | €1.79 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.84 (€2.11) | €1.24 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €7 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 (€2.02) | €1.81 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (€1.15) | €1.25 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Bristol | Florence | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,723 (€1,981) | €1,307 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,421 (€1,633) | €1,060 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £184 (€212) | €160 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,135 (€1,305) | €879 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £875 (€1,006) | €678 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £202 (€232) | €95 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€30) | €26 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £336 (€386) | €350 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€94) | €113 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €7 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €10 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Bristol | Florence | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (€80) | €66 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (€32) | €36 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (€78) | €87 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (€82) | €124 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,872 (€27,442) | €25,044 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.56 (€1.79) | €1.73 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £83 (€95) | €40 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (€17) | €20 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.81 (€3.23) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €11 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (€70) | €69 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.01 (€3.46) | €7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 (€1.95) | €3.00 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.77 (€5.48) | €2.98 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.45 (€2.82) | €1.58 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.95 (€2.24) | €2.43 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €19 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bristol (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Bristol | Florence | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (€39) | €37 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (€17) | €17 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £83 (€96) | €112 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€70) | €82 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.39 (€3.90) | €1.60 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.69 (€5.39) | €5.06 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £565 (€650) | €493 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (€0.10) | €0.15 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (€35) | €60 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€15) | €5.29 | + 178% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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