Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 17.7% higher than in Edinburgh (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 36.0% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in London are 77.8% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 14.3% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 1.2% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 22.9% 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 | 75.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +6.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.36 £ | 8.00 £ | +8.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.25 £ | 6.50 £ | +23.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.95 £ | +18.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.89 £ | 3.83 £ | -1.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.88 £ | 2.07 £ | +9.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.47 £ | 1.36 £ | -7.3 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.67 £ | 4.84 £ | +3.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 1.42 £ | +25.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.71 £ | 0.84 £ | +18.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 £ | 3.60 £ | +13.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.00 £ | 3.75 £ | -6.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.47 £ | 2.96 £ | -14.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.20 £ | 4.89 £ | -21.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.07 £ | 1.13 £ | +5.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | 0.66 £ | +30.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 1.06 £ | -22.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.57 £ | 1.18 £ | -24.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.58 £ | -3.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.61 £ | +24.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.88 £ | 1.00 £ | +13.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 £ | 1.42 £ | +44.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.50 £ | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.88 £ | 2.37 £ | +25.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.46 £ | 2.93 £ | +19.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 17.00 £ | +13.3 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.90 £ | +45.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 £ | 180.00 £ | +172.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.40 £ | +10.0 % |
| 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) | 5.35 £ | 5.36 £ | +0.1 % |
| 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 £ | 28,922.94 £ | +0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 278.68 £ | 237.55 £ | -14.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.14 £ | 14.61 £ | +11.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.58 £ | 31.78 £ | -2.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.68 £ | 47.49 £ | +16.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.00 £ | 16.64 £ | -7.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +36.4 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,410.00 £ | 1,849.90 £ | +31.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,400.00 £ | 20,854.11 £ | +19.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.49 £ | 86.80 £ | +0.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.29 £ | 36.54 £ | -9.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.42 £ | 95.15 £ | +11.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 91.11 £ | 115.65 £ | +26.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,204.11 £ | 2,190.93 £ | +82.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 905.77 £ | 1,655.66 £ | +82.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,276.92 £ | 4,098.48 £ | +80.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,602.08 £ | 2,703.33 £ | +68.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 473.80 £ | 1,434.88 £ | +202.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 339.09 £ | 779.73 £ | +129.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,760.42 £ | 2,892.35 £ | +4.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.57 | 5.05 | -9.5 % |
| Last update: | 22 June 2025 | 21 June 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 |