Cost of living in Bristol

In Bristol, United States, a single person typically needs around $2433 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5733 monthly.

How expensive is Bristol compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Bristol is 70% more expensive overall.

How does Bristol compare to your city?

Bristol is 30% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Bristol is, on average, 14% higher than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Bristol?

Who is Bristol a good fit for?

Bristol tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Bristol so expensive?

The high cost of living in Bristol is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Bristol?

Yes, food prices in Bristol are 41% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Bristol?

Public transport in Bristol is 21% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2433 $
Without Rent
882 $
Rent & Utilities
1550 $
Food
671 $
Transport
59 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4063 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
60.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 22.4 $
Dinner 89.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.3 $
Capuccino 4.83 $
Coke, 330ml 2.56 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.13 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.83 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.32 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.3 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.6 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.1 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.92 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.83 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.6 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.37 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.38 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.22 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.55 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.38 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.13 $
Cigarette pack 11.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.86 $
Monthly Pass 64.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.94 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 110 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.4 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.78 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 5.23 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.9 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 118 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 181 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 61.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,318 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,398 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,581 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,896 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,172 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,51 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,063 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.35%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 36.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15 $
Haircut 20.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 80.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 52.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,398 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,602 $

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Bristol vs Toronto (Toronto is 6% more expensive) Bristol vs Montreal (Montreal is 20% less expensive) Bristol vs Calgary (Calgary is 12% less expensive) Bristol vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 8% less expensive) Bristol vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 27% less expensive) Bristol vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 28% less expensive) Bristol vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 2% more expensive) Bristol vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 9% more expensive) Bristol vs Brampton (Brampton is 13% less expensive) Bristol vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 11% less expensive)
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Bristol vs Panama City (Panama City is 43% less expensive) Bristol vs Colon (Colon is 51% less expensive) Bristol vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 49% less expensive) Bristol vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 57% less expensive) Bristol vs David (David is 66% less expensive) Bristol vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 61% less expensive) Bristol vs Balboa (Balboa is 49% less expensive) Bristol vs Pacora (Pacora is 49% less expensive) Bristol vs Chitre (Chitre is 55% less expensive) Bristol vs Penonome (Penonome is 55% less expensive)
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Bristol vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 49% less expensive) Bristol vs Cayon (Cayon is 49% less expensive)
Cuba
Bristol vs Havana (Havana is 58% less expensive) Bristol vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 42% less expensive) Bristol vs Holguin (Holguin is 47% less expensive) Bristol vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 37% less expensive) Bristol vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 57% less expensive) Bristol vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 52% less expensive) Bristol vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 36% less expensive) Bristol vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 36% less expensive) Bristol vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 55% less expensive) Bristol vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 64% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Bristol vs San Jose (San Jose is 49% less expensive) Bristol vs Limon (Limon is 51% less expensive) Bristol vs Liberia (Liberia is 63% less expensive) Bristol vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 49% less expensive) Bristol vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 48% less expensive) Bristol vs Cartago (Cartago is 61% less expensive) Bristol vs Heredia (Heredia is 49% less expensive) Bristol vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 31% less expensive) Bristol vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 46% less expensive)
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Bristol vs Castries (Castries is 52% less expensive) Bristol vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 51% less expensive)
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Bristol vs Kingston (Kingston is 46% less expensive) Bristol vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 68% less expensive) Bristol vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 58% less expensive) Bristol vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 52% less expensive) Bristol vs May Pen (May Pen is 66% less expensive) Bristol vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 60% less expensive) Bristol vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 65% less expensive) Bristol vs Linstead (Linstead is 57% less expensive) Bristol vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 54% less expensive) Bristol vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 53% less expensive)
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Bristol vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 51% less expensive) Bristol vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 71% less expensive) Bristol vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 52% less expensive) Bristol vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 56% less expensive) Bristol vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 52% less expensive) Bristol vs Apopa (Apopa is 53% less expensive) Bristol vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 51% less expensive) Bristol vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 40% less expensive) Bristol vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 55% less expensive) Bristol vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 64% less expensive)
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Bristol vs St. George's (St. George's is 56% less expensive) Bristol vs Grenville (Grenville is 56% less expensive)
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Bristol vs Roseau (Roseau is 59% less expensive) Bristol vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 53% less expensive)
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Bristol vs Belize City (Belize City is 64% less expensive) Bristol vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 55% less expensive) Bristol vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 70% less expensive) Bristol vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 45% less expensive) Bristol vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 35% less expensive)
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Bristol vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 59% less expensive) Bristol vs Mixco (Mixco is 74% less expensive) Bristol vs Coban (Coban is 63% less expensive) Bristol vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 68% less expensive) Bristol vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 63% less expensive) Bristol vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 63% less expensive) Bristol vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 64% less expensive) Bristol vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 64% less expensive) Bristol vs Flores (Flores is 65% less expensive) Bristol vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 67% less expensive)
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Bristol vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 66% less expensive) Bristol vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 57% less expensive) Bristol vs Choloma (Choloma is 75% less expensive) Bristol vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 73% less expensive) Bristol vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 64% less expensive) Bristol vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 64% less expensive) Bristol vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 71% less expensive) Bristol vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 70% less expensive) Bristol vs Yoro (Yoro is 70% less expensive) Bristol vs La Lima (La Lima is 64% less expensive)
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