Frequently Asked Questions
What salary in Bristol matches £55,000 in Glasgow?
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£66,550 in Bristol provides the same purchasing power as £55,000 in Glasgow.
This is based on Glasgow's COL index of 62 vs Bristol's 75 (London = 100, Numbeo 2025).
The 21% cost difference translates directly to a 21% higher equivalent salary.
Is Bristol significantly cheaper than Glasgow?
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Bristol is 21% more expensive overall than Glasgow.
The most visible difference is rent: Glasgow averages £900/month for a 1-bed flat
vs £1,350/month in Bristol
— a premium of £450/month (£5,400/year).
How is the salary equivalence calculated?
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SalaryDex uses city-level cost-of-living indices from Numbeo 2025, normalised so London = 100.
The formula is: equivalent = salary × (cityB COL ÷ cityA COL).
For this page: £55,000 × (75 ÷ 62) = £66,550.
The index captures overall cost differences including rent, food, transport, utilities and services.
It does not account for individual tax positions or lifestyle choices.
Should I accept a lower salary to move from Glasgow to Bristol?
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Moving to Bristol requires a higher salary to maintain your standard of living.
You need approximately £66,550 — £11,550 more than your current £55,000 in Glasgow.
Bristol is 21% more expensive overall and rent averages £1,350/month vs £900.