Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 18.96% higher than in Edinburgh (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 44.11% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in London are 99.30% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 6.93% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 9.45% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 4.19% higher than in Edinburgh | |
Restaurants | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 52.50 £ | 60.00 £ | +14.29 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 5.75 £ | 6.00 £ | +4.35 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 5.00 £ | +25.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.40 £ | 5.00 £ | +13.64 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.82 £ | 3.02 £ | +7.01 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.54 £ | 1.46 £ | -5.46 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.06 £ | 1.14 £ | +7.04 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.67 £ | 3.58 £ | -2.21 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.96 £ | 1.00 £ | +4.04 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.73 £ | +22.01 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.17 £ | 2.23 £ | +2.61 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.91 £ | 3.00 £ | +3.03 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.76 £ | 2.61 £ | -5.24 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.92 £ | 4.89 £ | +24.97 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.93 £ | 0.93 £ | +0.91 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | 0.48 £ | -0.55 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.81 £ | 0.89 £ | +10.40 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.87 £ | 1.07 £ | +23.59 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.41 £ | 0.53 £ | +30.58 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.37 £ | 0.52 £ | +42.01 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.65 £ | 0.80 £ | +22.06 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.02 £ | 0.99 £ | -2.16 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.29 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.67 £ | 1.92 £ | +14.96 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 2.19 £ | +9.76 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 £ | 13.00 £ | +8.33 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 £ | 2.80 £ | +55.56 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 56.00 £ | 159.00 £ | +183.93 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 £ | 3.00 £ | 0.00 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.29 £ | 2.74 £ | +19.72 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.00 £ | 28.80 £ | +20.00 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.74 £ | 5.04 £ | +6.31 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,995.00 £ | 23,306.50 £ | +11.01 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,119.86 £ | 23,909.13 £ | +18.83 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 136.88 £ | 192.55 £ | +40.67 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.11 £ | 0.12 £ | +16.41 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.41 £ | 31.91 £ | +4.94 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.86 £ | 46.26 £ | +28.99 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.00 £ | 10.16 £ | -21.85 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +50.00 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 807.14 £ | 1,436.47 £ | +77.97 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,125.00 £ | 17,470.45 £ | +23.68 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.91 £ | 58.09 £ | -14.45 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.26 £ | 28.94 £ | -10.31 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 66.74 £ | 76.06 £ | +13.97 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 75.00 £ | 92.24 £ | +22.99 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 834.76 £ | 1,689.20 £ | +102.36 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 664.23 £ | 1,269.42 £ | +91.11 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,553.65 £ | 3,300.00 £ | +112.40 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,176.92 £ | 2,170.84 £ | +84.45 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 359.77 £ | 1,146.00 £ | +218.54 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 292.99 £ | 562.85 £ | +92.11 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,084.61 £ | 3,129.92 £ | +50.14 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.60 | 2.58 | -1.02 % |
| Last update: | November 2021 | November 2021 | |
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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 London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |
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