Cost of living in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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Bristol | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.79 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.51 (€5.30) | €3.00 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.80 (€0.94) | €0.85 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.71 (€3.18) | €2.57 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.54 (€2.99) | €1.24 | + 141% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.26 (€5.01) | €5.62 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.81 (€2.12) | €2.25 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.80 (€0.94) | €1.09 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.57 (€1.84) | €0.78 | + 136% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 (€2.07) | €1.64 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (€1.15) | €0.83 | + 38% | |
Housing | + 104% | |||
Housing in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 104% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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Bristol | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,609 (€1,891) | €948 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,331 (€1,565) | €661 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £188 (€221) | €88 | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,634 (€1,920) | €658 | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £801 (€941) | €408 | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £201 (€237) | €66 | + 261% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (€29) | €30 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | £320 (€377) | €329 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (€91) | €93 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €5.79 | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €10 | + 44% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Bristol (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (€73) | €68 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £27 (€32) | €37 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (€80) | €83 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £81 (€96) | €88 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 83% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,662 (€25,463) | €21,145 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.38 (€1.63) | €1.25 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £74 (€87) | €35 | + 151% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £14 (€17) | €15 | + 17% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.59 (€3.04) | €6 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €6 | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £65 (€76) | €61 | + 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.95 (€3.47) | €3.34 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.79 (€2.11) | €2.52 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.16 (€4.89) | €2.52 | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.10 (€2.47) | €1.18 | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.85 (€2.17) | €1.44 | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €14 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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Bristol | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€36) | €26 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £16 (€19) | €14 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £82 (€97) | €57 | + 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £48 (€57) | €37 | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€11) | €9 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.90 (€3.41) | €2.82 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.79 (€5.63) | €3.73 | + 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £489 (€575) | €420 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.15) | €0.20 | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (€34) | €47 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€12) | €4.82 | + 154% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
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