Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and Dundee 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Dundee is 9.5% lower than in Edinburgh (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Dundee is 21.8% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in Dundee are 47.0% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dundee are 5.4% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in Dundee are 9.4% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dundee is 2.2% higher than in Edinburgh | |
Restaurants | Edinburgh Edit |
Dundee Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -6.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 74.50 £ | 72.50 £ | -2.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.80 £ | 8.00 £ | +2.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.65 £ | 3.00 £ | -35.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.48 £ | 3.50 £ | +0.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 £ | 1.46 £ | -17.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.24 £ | 1.15 £ | -6.9 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
Dundee Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.52 £ | 4.98 £ | +10.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 £ | 1.12 £ | -12.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.70 £ | +14.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.06 £ | 2.65 £ | -13.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.01 £ | 2.36 £ | -41.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.26 £ | 2.87 £ | -11.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.81 £ | 4.88 £ | -28.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 1.12 £ | +6.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.76 £ | +61.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.38 £ | 1.06 £ | -23.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.94 £ | 2.13 £ | +9.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.55 £ | -1.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.47 £ | -4.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.80 £ | 0.87 £ | +9.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.16 £ | 1.43 £ | +23.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.74 £ | 2.19 £ | +25.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.29 £ | 2.24 £ | -2.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.80 £ | 14.50 £ | -2.0 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
Dundee Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.65 £ | +32.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.50 £ | 45.00 £ | -28.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 £ | 1.75 £ | -27.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 24.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.63 £ | 5.62 £ | -0.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,400.00 £ | 29,333.33 £ | +25.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
Dundee Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 258.73 £ | 186.19 £ | -28.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.63 £ | 11.07 £ | -4.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.14 £ | 38.40 £ | +19.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
Dundee Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.73 £ | 31.50 £ | -20.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.25 £ | 8.12 £ | -50.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -9.1 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
Dundee Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,225.56 £ | 1,050.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,320.00 £ | 12,000.00 £ | -9.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
Dundee Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.08 £ | 68.33 £ | -22.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.11 £ | 38.33 £ | -2.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.64 £ | 76.67 £ | -7.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.44 £ | 100.00 £ | +5.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
Dundee Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,236.67 £ | 633.33 £ | -48.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 891.18 £ | 495.00 £ | -44.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,235.71 £ | 1,155.00 £ | -48.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,597.37 £ | 875.00 £ | -45.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
Dundee Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 462.56 £ | 415.38 £ | -10.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 323.83 £ | 306.00 £ | -5.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
Dundee Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,610.20 £ | 2,085.94 £ | -20.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.98 | 5.90 | -1.4 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 174 | 23 |
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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 Dundee: | Cost of Living in St. Andrews | 12.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Perth | 22.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dunfermline | 44.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dunblane | 50.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Falkirk | 54.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh | 55.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stirling | 56.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Livingston | 58.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bathgate | 61.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aberdeen | 65.93 miles |