Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and Derby 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Derby is 6.3% lower than in Edinburgh (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Derby is 18.4% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in Derby are 46.3% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in Derby are 0.5% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in Derby are 10.1% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Derby is 18.2% higher than in Edinburgh | |
Restaurants | Edinburgh Edit |
Derby Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.52 £ | 18.50 £ | +19.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.36 £ | 8.00 £ | +8.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 £ | 4.60 £ | -16.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.76 £ | 3.69 £ | -1.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.87 £ | 1.69 £ | -9.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.45 £ | 1.18 £ | -18.9 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.69 £ | 4.04 £ | -14.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 0.93 £ | -18.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | 0.81 £ | +16.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 £ | 2.91 £ | -8.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.08 £ | 3.39 £ | -17.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.35 £ | 2.98 £ | -11.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.20 £ | 5.03 £ | -18.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 1.40 £ | +33.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.91 £ | +75.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 0.98 £ | -28.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.59 £ | 1.04 £ | -34.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.32 £ | -46.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.54 £ | +12.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.86 £ | 0.79 £ | -8.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 £ | 1.20 £ | +21.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.91 £ | 1.92 £ | +0.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 £ | 2.38 £ | -5.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 13.72 £ | -8.5 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 £ | 67.00 £ | +1.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.95 £ | 3.50 £ | -11.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.91 £ | 2.00 £ | -48.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.50 £ | 18.00 £ | -42.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.37 £ | 5.35 £ | -0.4 % |
| 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) | 28,874.40 £ | 30,505.00 £ | +5.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 276.57 £ | 256.98 £ | -7.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.36 £ | 11.25 £ | -15.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.58 £ | 34.67 £ | +6.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.00 £ | 29.50 £ | -26.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.00 £ | 18.33 £ | +1.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.00 £ | 11.50 £ | +4.5 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,410.00 £ | 1,366.67 £ | -3.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,400.00 £ | 15,300.00 £ | -12.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.49 £ | 86.67 £ | +0.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.29 £ | 43.33 £ | +7.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.42 £ | 58.75 £ | -31.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 91.11 £ | 73.33 £ | -19.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,204.11 £ | 575.00 £ | -52.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 900.00 £ | 550.00 £ | -38.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,248.08 £ | 1,083.33 £ | -51.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,610.00 £ | 1,000.00 £ | -37.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 473.80 £ | 611.99 £ | +29.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 341.42 £ | 214.88 £ | -37.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
Derby Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,760.42 £ | 2,662.33 £ | -3.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.63 | 5.56 | -1.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2025 | May 2025 | |
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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 Derby: | Cost of Living in Dudley | 42.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Doncaster | 50.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lincoln | 55.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corby | 59.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rochdale | 101.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gloucester | 102.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in St Albans | 107.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Abingdon-on-Thames | 109.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 113.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 130.28 miles |