Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 15.1% higher than in Edinburgh (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 38.4% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in London are 84.8% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 20.2% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 1.3% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 10.5% 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 | 70.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| 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) | 4.65 £ | 5.50 £ | +18.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.40 £ | 3.58 £ | +5.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.79 £ | 1.95 £ | +8.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 £ | 1.58 £ | +31.8 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.53 £ | 4.95 £ | +9.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.26 £ | 1.42 £ | +12.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.90 £ | +52.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.96 £ | 3.29 £ | +11.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.00 £ | 3.48 £ | -13.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.31 £ | 3.45 £ | +4.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.03 £ | 5.75 £ | -18.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 1.11 £ | +16.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | 0.58 £ | +25.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | 1.18 £ | -3.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.92 £ | 1.37 £ | -28.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.57 £ | -1.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | 0.54 £ | +8.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.80 £ | 0.92 £ | +14.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.24 £ | 1.25 £ | +1.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.25 £ | +15.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.71 £ | 2.05 £ | +20.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.27 £ | 2.41 £ | +6.0 % |
| 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 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| 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) | 5.69 £ | 5.75 £ | +1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 27,280.00 £ | -3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,497.00 £ | 25,860.62 £ | +15.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 272.24 £ | 287.04 £ | +5.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.61 £ | 15.13 £ | +30.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.24 £ | 31.12 £ | -3.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.91 £ | 47.02 £ | +38.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.33 £ | 13.91 £ | +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) | 85.99 £ | 82.24 £ | -4.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.62 £ | 39.97 £ | +0.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.67 £ | 88.46 £ | +13.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 89.89 £ | 93.83 £ | +4.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,270.83 £ | 2,238.00 £ | +76.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 878.57 £ | 1,624.67 £ | +84.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,244.74 £ | 4,322.37 £ | +92.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,573.53 £ | 2,871.05 £ | +82.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 475.57 £ | 1,311.20 £ | +175.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 327.48 £ | 716.48 £ | +118.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,591.31 £ | 3,209.54 £ | +23.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.12 | 5.60 | -8.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 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 |