Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 15.4% higher than in Edinburgh (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 38.3% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in London are 83.7% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 18.2% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 0.8% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 4.5% lower than in Edinburgh | |
Restaurants | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 74.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +8.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.90 £ | 8.00 £ | +1.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +30.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.62 £ | 5.50 £ | +18.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.41 £ | 3.61 £ | +5.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.69 £ | 2.05 £ | +21.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.19 £ | 1.60 £ | +34.4 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.52 £ | 4.95 £ | +9.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.26 £ | 1.40 £ | +11.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 £ | 0.94 £ | +47.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.96 £ | 3.19 £ | +7.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.00 £ | 3.46 £ | -13.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.31 £ | 3.42 £ | +3.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.03 £ | 5.52 £ | -21.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 £ | 1.20 £ | +22.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.60 £ | +26.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | 1.20 £ | -1.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.92 £ | 1.50 £ | -21.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.57 £ | -6.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.53 £ | +8.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.79 £ | 0.97 £ | +22.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.24 £ | 1.30 £ | +4.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.50 £ | +18.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.71 £ | 2.13 £ | +24.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.27 £ | 2.44 £ | +7.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.80 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +222.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.26 £ | 3.13 £ | +38.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 30.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.64 £ | 5.72 £ | +1.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 26,955.00 £ | -4.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,000.00 £ | 25,860.62 £ | +17.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 259.15 £ | 291.61 £ | +12.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.53 £ | 15.14 £ | +31.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.24 £ | 31.23 £ | -3.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.04 £ | 45.61 £ | +30.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.00 £ | 14.35 £ | -4.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,270.67 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +44.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,650.00 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +72.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.39 £ | 82.36 £ | -5.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.75 £ | 39.57 £ | +4.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 80.90 £ | 88.67 £ | +9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 89.89 £ | 97.93 £ | +8.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,257.14 £ | 2,131.63 £ | +69.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 900.00 £ | 1,611.23 £ | +79.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,247.50 £ | 4,422.97 £ | +96.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,597.22 £ | 2,858.97 £ | +79.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 475.57 £ | 1,275.48 £ | +168.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 327.48 £ | 739.22 £ | +125.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,642.89 £ | 3,491.03 £ | +32.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.06 | 5.51 | -9.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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Cities near Edinburgh: | Cost of Living in Stirling | 36.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Glasgow | 46.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dundee | 62.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 103.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sunderland | 119.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Durham | 121.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aberdeen | 126.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 145.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Inverness | 157.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Preston | 186.13 miles |
Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |