Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and Aberdeen 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Aberdeen are 8.7% lower than in Edinburgh (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Aberdeen are 19.5% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in Aberdeen are 40.9% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in Aberdeen are 11.8% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in Aberdeen are 13.9% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Aberdeen is 30.3% higher than in Edinburgh | |
Restaurants | Edinburgh Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.75 £ | +5.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.90 £ | 6.22 £ | -21.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.65 £ | 4.50 £ | -3.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.40 £ | 3.36 £ | -1.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.79 £ | 1.56 £ | -13.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 £ | 1.12 £ | -6.9 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.53 £ | 5.83 £ | +28.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.26 £ | 1.10 £ | -12.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 1.03 £ | +73.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.96 £ | 2.80 £ | -5.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.00 £ | 3.05 £ | -23.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.31 £ | 3.18 £ | -4.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.03 £ | 3.78 £ | -46.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.95 £ | +0.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | 0.47 £ | +1.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | 1.25 £ | +2.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.92 £ | 1.47 £ | -23.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.44 £ | -23.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | 0.47 £ | -5.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.80 £ | 0.83 £ | +3.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.24 £ | 0.91 £ | -27.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.71 £ | 1.64 £ | -3.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.27 £ | 1.56 £ | -31.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 14.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 3.75 £ | +87.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.00 £ | 76.00 £ | +22.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 2.60 £ | -35.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.26 £ | 2.20 £ | -2.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 36.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.69 £ | 5.84 £ | +2.5 % |
| 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) | 22,497.00 £ | 20,448.75 £ | -9.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 272.24 £ | 250.96 £ | -7.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.61 £ | 15.18 £ | +30.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.24 £ | 28.96 £ | -10.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.91 £ | 36.44 £ | +7.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.33 £ | 7.20 £ | -46.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 7.50 £ | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,270.67 £ | 1,377.78 £ | +8.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,650.00 £ | 11,283.33 £ | -3.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.99 £ | 52.17 £ | -39.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.62 £ | 24.50 £ | -38.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.67 £ | 68.20 £ | -12.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 89.89 £ | 83.47 £ | -7.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,270.83 £ | 613.89 £ | -51.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 878.57 £ | 614.29 £ | -30.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,244.74 £ | 1,155.56 £ | -48.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,573.53 £ | 1,140.83 £ | -27.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 475.57 £ | 268.10 £ | -43.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 327.48 £ | 221.42 £ | -32.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
Aberdeen Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,591.31 £ | 2,718.17 £ | +4.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.12 | 6.57 | +7.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 165 | 62 |
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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 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 |