Cost of Living in Alba / Scotland
Prices in Alba / Scotland (First-Level Administrative Unit in United Kingdom)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Edinburgh - 190 contributors in the past 12 months
Glasgow - 129 contributors
Aberdeen - 55 contributors
Dundee - 26 contributors
Inverness - 12 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.56 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.71 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.40 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.89 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.81 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.49 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.75 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.31 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.23 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.11 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.97 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.30 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.19 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.16 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.97 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.26 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.89 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.23 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.33 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.05 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.25 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 14.77 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.67 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 69.15 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.88 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.93 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 23.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.45 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,913.64 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,184.58 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 254.46 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.82 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.66 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 35.00 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.09 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.72 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,157.81 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,750.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 78.11 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 37.39 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.59 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 87.42 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 884.12 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 707.60 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,607.50 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,217.09 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 311.78 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 243.82 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,428.18 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.49 |
Over the last 12 months, 1906 data points were contributed by 732 people of this region.
Last update: 1 November 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
