Cost of Living in Bath

The cost of living in Bath is reflected by an index of 70, with rent index at 60. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Bath.

Bath has a cost of living index of 70 and a rent index of 60. That makes it one of the more expensive places in this starter dataset. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.

Cost of living index
70
Rent index
60
Groceries index
66
Restaurant index
72

Living cost snapshot

MetricValue
Cost of living index70
Rent index60
Groceries index66
Restaurant price index72
Local purchasing power87
1-bed rent in city centre£1,500
1-bed rent outside centre£1,200

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FAQ

Is Bath expensive?

This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Bath with other places in the UK.

How much is rent in Bath?

The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of £1,500 per month.

Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-03-28. Salary context from ONS ASHE 2025.