Cost of Living Comparison Between Aberdeen and Glasgow 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Glasgow are 2.9% higher than in Aberdeen (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Glasgow are 11.1% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Rent Prices in Glasgow are 36.5% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Restaurant Prices in Glasgow are 4.3% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Groceries Prices in Glasgow are 1.3% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Glasgow is 14.8% lower than in Aberdeen | |
Restaurants | Aberdeen Edit |
Glasgow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.50 £ | 15.00 £ | -3.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 52.50 £ | 60.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.72 £ | 7.00 £ | +4.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.36 £ | 4.95 £ | +13.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 £ | 3.29 £ | -2.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 £ | 1.75 £ | +7.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.21 £ | 1.21 £ | +0.6 % |
Markets | Aberdeen Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.19 £ | 4.76 £ | -23.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.10 £ | 1.10 £ | -0.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 0.74 £ | -27.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.80 £ | 2.88 £ | +2.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.05 £ | 3.37 £ | +10.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.18 £ | 3.05 £ | -4.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.78 £ | 4.75 £ | +25.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 1.02 £ | +10.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.47 £ | +0.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 0.94 £ | -24.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.47 £ | 1.55 £ | +6.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.43 £ | -2.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.44 £ | -5.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 £ | 0.78 £ | -6.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 £ | 0.83 £ | -8.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 £ | 1.75 £ | +6.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.56 £ | 2.00 £ | +28.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 14.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Aberdeen Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 £ | 2.60 £ | -25.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 76.00 £ | 70.00 £ | -7.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.60 £ | 4.00 £ | +53.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 £ | 2.49 £ | +13.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -44.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.90 £ | 5.73 £ | -2.8 % |
| 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) | 20,448.75 £ | 26,142.86 £ | +27.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Aberdeen Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 255.94 £ | 272.37 £ | +6.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.42 £ | 13.13 £ | -20.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.04 £ | 32.23 £ | +7.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Aberdeen Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.88 £ | 35.60 £ | -6.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.20 £ | 13.14 £ | +82.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.25 £ | 12.00 £ | +65.5 % |
Childcare | Aberdeen Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,377.78 £ | 903.57 £ | -34.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,283.33 £ | 9,750.00 £ | -13.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Aberdeen Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 59.00 £ | 75.00 £ | +27.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.00 £ | 33.92 £ | +30.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.17 £ | 80.00 £ | +7.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.83 £ | 71.82 £ | -20.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Aberdeen Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 613.89 £ | 1,092.40 £ | +77.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 628.57 £ | 765.71 £ | +21.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,155.56 £ | 1,777.33 £ | +53.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,149.17 £ | 1,205.71 £ | +4.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Aberdeen Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 268.10 £ | 324.46 £ | +21.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 221.42 £ | 224.51 £ | +1.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Aberdeen Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,733.17 £ | 2,587.04 £ | -5.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.53 | 5.67 | -13.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 62 | 133 |
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Cities near Aberdeen: | Cost of Living in Dundee | 65.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Inverness | 105.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stirling | 120.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh | 126.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Glasgow | 145.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 233.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sunderland | 247.39 miles |
Cities near Glasgow: | Cost of Living in Stirling | 26.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh | 46.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dundee | 81.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aberdeen | 145.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 151.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sunderland | 165.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Durham | 167.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Inverness | 170.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Preston | 184.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 189.21 miles |