United Kingdom

Bristol

#4 Top 5 cities

Bristol is attractive for creative and tech-oriented expats, though it is not cheap.

Country overview

Population

479 024

Year-round temperatures

Day: 8°C až 22°C

Night: 3°C až 14°C

Climate

Temperate oceanic climate with frequent cloud cover and a mild summer.

Distance to the sea

15 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Costs

Housing cost 2/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

7/10

Bristol is generally safe in day-to-day life, but theft, nightlife-related disorder and differences between neighbourhoods warrant standard urban awareness.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Serious earthquakes are unlikely, but river, tidal and surface-water flooding, storms and heatwaves can cause local disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Creatives
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇵🇱Poles
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Strong remote community
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Higher prices
  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Smaller expat scene