Cost of Living Comparison Between Belfast and Edinburgh 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Edinburgh are 11.9% higher than in Belfast (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Edinburgh are 23.2% higher than in Belfast | |
| Rent Prices in Edinburgh are 53.9% higher than in Belfast | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edinburgh are 10.0% lower than in Belfast | |
| Groceries Prices in Edinburgh are 21.5% higher than in Belfast | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edinburgh is 1.0% higher than in Belfast | |
Restaurants | Belfast Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -21.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 72.50 £ | 70.00 £ | -3.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 7.90 £ | +12.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.45 £ | 5.00 £ | -8.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.65 £ | -7.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.38 £ | 3.40 £ | +0.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 £ | 1.79 £ | +3.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 £ | 1.20 £ | -15.6 % |
Markets | Belfast Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.13 £ | 4.53 £ | -11.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | 1.26 £ | +2.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.76 £ | 0.59 £ | -21.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.74 £ | 2.96 £ | +8.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.40 £ | 4.00 £ | +66.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.84 £ | 3.31 £ | +16.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.46 £ | 7.03 £ | +57.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 0.95 £ | -7.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.46 £ | -18.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 1.22 £ | +48.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.92 £ | +76.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.65 £ | 0.58 £ | -11.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.50 £ | +23.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.85 £ | 0.80 £ | -5.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 £ | 1.24 £ | +25.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.50 £ | 8.00 £ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.84 £ | 1.71 £ | -7.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.31 £ | 2.27 £ | -1.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 14.00 £ | +7.7 % |
Transportation | Belfast Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | 2.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 57.50 £ | 62.00 £ | +7.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 2.26 £ | -24.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.70 £ | 30.00 £ | +104.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.80 £ | 5.69 £ | -1.8 % |
| 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) | 24,116.25 £ | 22,497.00 £ | -6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belfast Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 126.36 £ | 272.24 £ | +115.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.11 £ | 11.61 £ | +4.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.17 £ | 32.24 £ | +3.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belfast Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.36 £ | 33.91 £ | +1.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.00 £ | 13.33 £ | +11.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 10.00 £ | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Belfast Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 941.67 £ | 1,270.67 £ | +34.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,750.00 £ | 11,650.00 £ | +102.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belfast Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 64.86 £ | 85.99 £ | +32.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.00 £ | 39.62 £ | +13.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.43 £ | 77.67 £ | +8.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 60.43 £ | 89.89 £ | +48.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Belfast Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 912.50 £ | 1,270.83 £ | +39.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 662.50 £ | 878.57 £ | +32.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,316.67 £ | 2,244.74 £ | +70.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 985.00 £ | 1,573.53 £ | +59.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belfast Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 202.16 £ | 475.57 £ | +135.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 153.29 £ | 327.48 £ | +113.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belfast Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,083.75 £ | 2,591.31 £ | +24.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.68 | 6.12 | +7.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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Cities near Belfast: | Cost of Living in Armagh | 40.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Londonderry | 71.05 miles |
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 |