Bristol
United Kingdom, Europe
0.6M people
Europe/London
English
City Break
Culture
Bristol
Bristol is a vibrant city in South West England, known for its maritime history, thriving arts scene, and diverse population.
History
Food
Safety
85
Security
Very Safe
Cost
78
Living costs
Expensive
Healthcare
90
Medical
Excellent
18°
L: 8°
Best time to visitMay
Annual rainfall
700mmCost of Living
78
Overall Cost
Expensive
75
Rent Index
Expensive
80
Groceries
Very Expensive
72
Restaurants
Expensive
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$1,200
City center
3 Bedroom
$2,200
City center
Cost vs Global Average28% higher
Quality of LifeMedium expat community
82
Overall Quality Score
Excellent quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
82
Excellent
Excellent82
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
88
Outstanding
Excellent88
Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
90
Outstanding
Excellent90
Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
85
Outstanding
Excellent85
English Proficiency
Language accessibility
100
Outstanding
Excellent100
Expat Integration
Community inclusion
78
Excellent
Good78
Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 88/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 90/100
Entertainment
85/100 entertainment options
Location
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Work & EconomyNomad Friendly🌐
AVERAGE
$40K
Annual Salary
SPEED
100
Mbps Internet
SPACES
50
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
75
out of 100
Good75
Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
80
out of 100
Excellent80
Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
85
out of 100
Excellent85
Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
38h
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
90
Excellent
Excellent90
Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
70
Moderate
Bad70
System Overview
System Type
Public (NHS)
Emergency Number
999
Hospital Density
15
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
81
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Excellent95
Excellent longevity indicators
Safety & Security
Overall SafetyVery Safe
Score: 85/100
Crime Rate IndexVery Low
Index: 15/100 (lower is better)
Political Stability95/100
Emergency
999
Disaster Risk
Low
Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
90
Health Index
LIFESPAN
81
Years
HOSPITALS
15
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
40
Fair
Poor40
Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
70
Good
Good70
Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
60
Good
Average60
Air Quality Index
Moderate air quality
60
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$60
Public Transport
PER LITER
$1.80
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$2.50
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
75
Good
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
85
Excellent
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
50
Fair
Nearby Airports
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
75
Good
Good75
Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
85
Excellent
Excellent85
Traffic Congestion
Moderate
50 Index
Average50
Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$60
per month
Fuel
$1.8
per liter
Taxi
$2.5
per km
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
15
Schools
MONTHLY
$1,500
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
90
Excellent
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
80
Excellent
Major Universities
University of Bristol
Higher education institution
University of the West of England
Higher education institution
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Excellent
90
Excellent90
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
88
Excellent88
Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
90
Excellent90
Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
85
Excellent85
Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
88
Excellent88
Language & Integration
English Proficiency
High
100
Excellent100
Language Barrier
Low
5
Bad5
Expat Community
Community Size
Medium
Integration Score
78
Good78
Digital Nomad GuideNomad Friendly
100 Mbps
Internet Speed
50
Coworking Spaces
Remote Work Infrastructure85/100
Visa Process70/100
Banking & Finance90/100
Avg Salary
$40,000
Work Hours/Week
37.5h
Internet Cost
$40/month
Visa Info
Depends on nationality; check UK government website.
Business Freedom85/100
Expat Life & Integration
Medium Community
Expat Community Size
Integration Ease78/100
Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
Score: 5/100 (lower is better)
English Proficiency100/100
Cultural Diversity88/100
Official Languages
English
Tipping Culture
Optional, usually 10%
Weekend Culture
Lively, with many events and activities.
Practical Information
Time Zone
Europe/London
Languages
English
Emergency
999
Healthcare System
Public (NHS)
Cultural Guidelines
Tipping
Optional, usually 10%
Weekend Culture
Lively, with many events and activities.
Best Time to Visit
May
June
September
October
Natural Disaster Risk
Low
Visa Requirements
Depends on nationality; check UK government website.
Key Statistics
0.6M
Population
78
Cost Index
100 Mbps
Internet
$1.2K
1BR Rent
75
Transport
$40K
Avg Salary
🍱 Eating Out
🍱 Lunch Menu
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🥂 Dinner for 2
—
🥪 Fast Food Meal
—
🍻 Beer (0.5L)
—
☕ Cappuccino
—
🥤 Coke (0.5L)
—
🚌 Transportation
🚌 Local Ticket
—
🎟️ Monthly Pass
—
🚕 Taxi (8km)
—
⛽ Gas (1L)
—
🏠 Rent & Utilities
🏙️ 1BR City Center
—
🏡 1BR Outside
—
🏙️ 3BR City Center
—
🏡 3BR Outside
—
🔌 Utilities (1 person)
—
🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)
—
🛒 Groceries
🥛 Milk (1L)
—
🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
—
🍚 Rice (1kg)
—
🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
—
🧀 Cheese (1kg)
—
🐔 Chicken (1kg)
—
🥩 Beef (1kg)
—
🍏 Apples (1kg)
—
💼 Other Services
🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
—
🎫 Cinema Ticket
—
👩⚕️ Doctor Visit
—
💇 Haircut
—
👖 Jeans
—
👟 Sneakers
—
👶 Daycare (Monthly)
—
🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)
—
📍 Location & Places
Universities
University of Bristol
Nearby location
University of the West of England
Nearby location
Airports
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Nearby location
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Nearby location
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