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Cost of Living in Bristol

United Kingdom • Pop: 0.5M

Bristol is a creative and tech-focused city with strong quality of life.

Creative industriesTech startupsGreat food sceneHarbour lifestyle
Cost
Index
76
Rent
Index
62
Avg Net Salary
$2,700/mo

Cost Breakdown vs NYC (Index 100)

Overall Cost
76
24% cheaper
Rent
62
38% cheaper
Groceries
97
3% cheaper
Restaurants
82
18% cheaper
Transport
85
15% cheaper
Utilities
90
10% cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need to earn in Bristol to match a NYC salary

NYC SalaryEquivalent in BristolDifference
$50,000$38,000Save $12,000
$75,000$57,000Save $18,000
$100,000$76,000Save $24,000
$125,000$95,000Save $30,000
$150,000$114,000Save $36,000
$200,000$152,000Save $48,000

Living in Bristol: What to Expect

Bristol has a cost of living index of 76, meaning it is 24% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.

The average net monthly salary in Bristol is approximately £2,700 ($2,700 when converted to USD).

Cost Breakdown

  • Rent: Index of 62
  • Groceries: Index of 97
  • Restaurants: Index of 82
  • Transport: Index of 85
  • Utilities: Index of 90

Key highlights: Creative industries, Tech startups, Great food scene, Harbour lifestyle.

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