Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Glasgow 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Glasgow is 18.2% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Glasgow is 34.9% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Glasgow are 55.8% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Glasgow are 22.8% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Glasgow are 10.9% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Glasgow is 15.9% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.50 £ | -30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.75 £ | 5.00 £ | -13.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.62 £ | 3.30 £ | -8.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.76 £ | -14.0 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.63 £ | 1.20 £ | -26.4 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.33 £ | 1.24 £ | -6.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.55 £ | 1.23 £ | -20.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.03 £ | 1.61 £ | -20.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 £ | 2.92 £ | -7.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 7.51 £ | 7.44 £ | -1.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 7.47 £ | 6.72 £ | -10.0 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 12.16 £ | 10.83 £ | -10.9 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.57 £ | 2.27 £ | -11.8 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.31 £ | 1.03 £ | -21.3 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.59 £ | 2.09 £ | -19.2 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.07 £ | 3.42 £ | +11.5 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.27 £ | 0.96 £ | -24.2 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.17 £ | 1.00 £ | -14.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.77 £ | -20.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 0.82 £ | -37.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 8.00 £ | -15.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 £ | 1.75 £ | -16.4 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.44 £ | 2.00 £ | -18.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 14.00 £ | -6.7 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.60 £ | -7.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 61.80 £ | -69.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 1.95 £ | 1.50 £ | -23.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.51 £ | 1.51 £ | +0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 26,571.43 £ | +2.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 291.61 £ | 271.35 £ | -6.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.23 £ | 12.94 £ | -15.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.23 £ | 31.87 £ | +2.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.13 £ | 35.57 £ | -24.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.35 £ | 14.00 £ | -2.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 903.57 £ | -50.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 9,750.00 £ | -51.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.68 £ | 76.00 £ | -6.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.57 £ | 34.67 £ | -12.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.16 £ | 81.07 £ | -9.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.78 £ | 71.67 £ | -26.7 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,131.63 £ | 1,084.00 £ | -49.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,605.16 £ | 758.00 £ | -52.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,422.97 £ | 1,820.50 £ | -58.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,858.97 £ | 1,208.17 £ | -57.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 13,913.18 £ | 2,942.50 £ | -78.9 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,956.99 £ | 2,449.95 £ | -69.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,512.53 £ | 2,650.21 £ | -24.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.51 | 5.52 | +0.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 3.36 km |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 5.49 km |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 16.75 km |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 17.95 km |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 18.00 km |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 26.02 km |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 32.71 km |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 36.56 km |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 40.05 km |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 41.38 km |
Cities near Glasgow: | Cost of Living in Stirling | 43.14 km |
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh | 74.81 km |
| Cost of Living in Dundee | 130.77 km |
| Cost of Living in Aberdeen | 234.08 km |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 244.44 km |
| Cost of Living in Sunderland | 266.62 km |
| Cost of Living in Durham | 269.65 km |
| Cost of Living in Inverness | 274.00 km |
| Cost of Living in Preston | 296.35 km |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 304.51 km |