Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 20.5% higher than in Edinburgh (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 39.5% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in London are 82.5% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 17.7% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 0.8% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 16.0% lower than in Edinburgh | |
Restaurants | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.35 £ | 6.00 £ | +12.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.80 £ | 5.50 £ | +14.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.68 £ | 3.75 £ | +2.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 £ | 1.90 £ | -4.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.32 £ | 1.47 £ | +11.9 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.59 £ | 4.87 £ | +6.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | 1.40 £ | +15.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.70 £ | 0.92 £ | +30.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.06 £ | 3.52 £ | +14.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.91 £ | 3.95 £ | +1.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.46 £ | 3.13 £ | -9.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.94 £ | 4.85 £ | -18.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 £ | 1.15 £ | +14.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.59 £ | +20.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.32 £ | 1.11 £ | -15.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.51 £ | 1.30 £ | -13.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.57 £ | +1.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.55 £ | +7.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.84 £ | 0.98 £ | +16.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.06 £ | 1.26 £ | +19.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.75 £ | +21.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.82 £ | 2.23 £ | +22.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.31 £ | 2.64 £ | +14.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 16.25 £ | +8.3 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.80 £ | +40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 £ | 192.80 £ | +192.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.80 £ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.91 £ | 4.02 £ | +2.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.50 £ | 30.00 £ | -4.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.45 £ | 5.58 £ | +2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,070.00 £ | -0.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,338.86 £ | 29,809.50 £ | +5.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 261.44 £ | 240.11 £ | -8.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.21 £ | 14.63 £ | +10.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.59 £ | 32.01 £ | +1.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.50 £ | 48.80 £ | +14.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.00 £ | 14.35 £ | -20.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 14.50 £ | +20.8 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,350.56 £ | 1,834.72 £ | +35.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,400.00 £ | 21,186.86 £ | +21.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.08 £ | 78.52 £ | -10.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 42.12 £ | 37.62 £ | -10.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.60 £ | 89.88 £ | +7.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 96.85 £ | 117.34 £ | +21.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,209.09 £ | 2,205.32 £ | +82.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 884.78 £ | 1,624.22 £ | +83.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,251.92 £ | 4,298.61 £ | +90.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,620.00 £ | 2,761.25 £ | +70.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 481.37 £ | 1,482.34 £ | +207.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 324.00 £ | 777.33 £ | +139.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,784.19 £ | 3,262.60 £ | +17.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.79 | 5.04 | -12.9 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | January 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 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 |