🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #177 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Bournemouth

2.7% below the United Kingdom average

Ranked #177 of 538 cities · More expensive than 67.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Bournemouth

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 736/mo ≈ $991 GBP 552/mo ≈ $743 25%
3-Bedroom GBP 1,282/mo ≈ $1,726 GBP 962/mo ≈ $1,295 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.7% Average
Rent
+0.6% Average
Groceries
-6.3% Average
Restaurants
-1.5% Average
Purchasing Power
-9.5% Weak

Living in Bournemouth: What to Expect

Bournemouth is average by global standards (ranked #177 of 538 cities). It is 2.7% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 43,254 gross take home GBP 2,889/month after tax (19.9% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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