Cost of Living Comparison Between Belfast and Glasgow 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Glasgow are 5.1% higher than in Belfast (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Glasgow are 10.4% higher than in Belfast | |
| Rent Prices in Glasgow are 24.9% higher than in Belfast | |
| Restaurant Prices in Glasgow are 16.0% lower than in Belfast | |
| Groceries Prices in Glasgow are 4.2% higher than in Belfast | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Glasgow is 12.4% higher than in Belfast | |
Restaurants | Belfast Edit |
Glasgow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -21.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 72.50 £ | 60.00 £ | -17.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 7.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.45 £ | 4.50 £ | -17.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.95 £ | -1.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.40 £ | 3.29 £ | -3.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 £ | 1.75 £ | +0.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 £ | 1.21 £ | -14.6 % |
Markets | Belfast Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.15 £ | 4.76 £ | -7.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | 1.10 £ | -10.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.76 £ | 0.74 £ | -1.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.74 £ | 2.88 £ | +5.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.40 £ | 3.37 £ | +40.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.84 £ | 3.05 £ | +7.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.46 £ | 4.75 £ | +6.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 1.02 £ | -0.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 £ | 0.47 £ | -30.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 0.94 £ | +14.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | 1.55 £ | +42.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.65 £ | 0.43 £ | -33.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.44 £ | +9.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.85 £ | 0.78 £ | -7.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.23 £ | 0.83 £ | -32.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.80 £ | 8.00 £ | +2.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.77 £ | 1.75 £ | -1.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.31 £ | 2.00 £ | -13.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.25 £ | 14.00 £ | +5.7 % |
Transportation | Belfast Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.52 £ | 2.60 £ | +3.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 £ | 70.00 £ | +16.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 2.49 £ | -16.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 14.70 £ | 20.00 £ | +36.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.82 £ | 5.73 £ | -1.5 % |
| 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 £ | 26,142.86 £ | +8.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belfast Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 126.36 £ | 272.37 £ | +115.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.11 £ | 13.13 £ | +18.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.27 £ | 32.23 £ | +3.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belfast Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.20 £ | 35.60 £ | +7.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.00 £ | 12.75 £ | +6.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 £ | 12.00 £ | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Belfast Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 941.67 £ | 903.57 £ | -4.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,750.00 £ | 9,750.00 £ | +69.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belfast Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 64.86 £ | 75.00 £ | +15.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.00 £ | 33.92 £ | -3.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.43 £ | 80.00 £ | +12.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 60.43 £ | 71.82 £ | +18.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Belfast Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 912.50 £ | 1,092.40 £ | +19.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 662.50 £ | 765.71 £ | +15.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,316.67 £ | 1,777.33 £ | +35.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 985.00 £ | 1,205.71 £ | +22.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belfast Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 202.16 £ | 324.46 £ | +60.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 153.29 £ | 224.51 £ | +46.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belfast Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,085.74 £ | 2,587.04 £ | +24.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.68 | 5.67 | -0.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Londonderry | 71.05 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 |