Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bournemouth, United Kingdom: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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73%
Quality of life -
48%
Cost of living -
69%
Connectivity -
87%
Weather
62
General
| Currency | GBP |
| Population (in millions) | 1.2 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Boscombe, Southbourne |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 8 |
| Top selling local beer | IPA |
| Most popular local dish | Fish and Chips |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth Beach, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum |
| Discount airline | EasyJet |
| Major airline | EasyJet |
| Largest ride sharing company | Bolt |
| Primary train stations | Bournemouth Central, Pokesdown, Branksome |
| Primary airports | Bournemouth Airport, Southampton Airport, and Exeter Airport |
| Best rental car company | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
| Used car costs | 10000 GBP |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Bournemouth, Unit SU30, Castlepoint Shopping Centre, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UY |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 70 Mbps |
| Power socket type | G |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | Currys |
| Best internet carrier | Virgin |
| Primary cellular carrier | EE |
| Average monthly cost for internet | £30.50 |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Boots |
| Best restaurant chain | Zizzi's |
| The best grocery store | Tesco |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $30,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $27,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 0% |
| Income tax rate | 20% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 4.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 GBP |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Barclays |
| Average tip in restaurant | 12% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Less common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 999 (general), 101 (non-emergency police) |
| Polution per square meter | 4,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
73%
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59%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
71%
Property to income -
41%
Crime -
78%
Healthcare -
87%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £1,881 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.82% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | £1,088 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | £14,000 |
Cost of living
48%
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Purchasing Power
82%
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Rent
32%
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Food
49%
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Restaurant
79%
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Workspace
45%
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Transport
36%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | £870.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | £787.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | £1,675.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | £1,210.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | £7.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | £1.09 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | £1.01 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | £1.77 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | £5.78 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | £0.75 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £6.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | £1.81 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | £1.93 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | £11.90 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | £4.75 |
| Apples (1kg) | £2.28 |
| Oranges (1kg) | £2.22 |
| Potato (1kg) | £1.05 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | £0.60 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | £1.23 |
| Tomato (1kg) | £2.36 |
| Banana (1kg) | £0.90 |
| Onion (1kg) | £0.81 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | £11.20 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | £19.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | £62.50 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | £6.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | £4.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | £4.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | £1.88 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | £1.24 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | £2.78 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | £133.59 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | £0.16 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | £32.62 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | £32.86 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | £7.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | £10.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | £2.50 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | £62.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | £1.58 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | £20,500.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | £22,500.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | £3.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | £1.52 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | £16.20 |
