Cost of living in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 | £11 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.89 | £6 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.25 | £4.44 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 | £0.76 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.79 | £2.31 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.37 | £1.51 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.29 | £4.58 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 | £1.61 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 | £0.66 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.84 | £1.68 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 | £7 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 | £2.09 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 | £0.78 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,723 | £1,170 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,421 | £690 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £184 | £142 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,135 | £684 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £875 | £454 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £202 | £73 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 | £35 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £336 | £264 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 | £82 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 | £10 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 | £10 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 | £78 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 | £24 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 | £62 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 | £60 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,872 | £21,326 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.56 | £1.42 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £83 | £69 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 | £16 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.81 | £3.37 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 | £8 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 | £63 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.01 | £3.13 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 | £1.50 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.77 | £4.00 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.45 | £1.90 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.95 | £2.01 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 | £11 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bristol | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 | £29 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 | £18 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £83 | £62 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 | £65 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 | £9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.39 | £3.09 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.69 | £4.46 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £565 | £395 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 | £0.13 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 | £28 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 | £11 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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