Cost of Living Comparison Between Glasgow and Edinburgh 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Edinburgh are 5.4% higher than in Glasgow (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Edinburgh are 10.8% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Rent Prices in Edinburgh are 23.2% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edinburgh are 6.9% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Groceries Prices in Edinburgh are 14.4% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edinburgh is 10.7% lower than in Glasgow | |
Restaurants | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 70.00 £ | +16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 7.90 £ | +12.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 5.00 £ | +11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.60 £ | -8.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.30 £ | 3.40 £ | +3.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 £ | 1.67 £ | -5.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 £ | 1.20 £ | +0.4 % |
Markets | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.68 £ | 4.52 £ | -3.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 1.27 £ | +14.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | 0.60 £ | -17.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.92 £ | 2.96 £ | +1.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.37 £ | 4.00 £ | +18.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.05 £ | 3.31 £ | +8.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.91 £ | 7.03 £ | +43.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 1.00 £ | -2.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.47 £ | +0.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 1.22 £ | +28.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.55 £ | 1.92 £ | +23.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.59 £ | +34.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.50 £ | +10.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.77 £ | 0.79 £ | +3.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.82 £ | 1.24 £ | +50.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.75 £ | 1.71 £ | -2.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 2.27 £ | +13.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 14.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.60 £ | 2.00 £ | -23.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 61.80 £ | 62.00 £ | +0.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 £ | 2.26 £ | -6.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.72 £ | 5.64 £ | -1.3 % |
| 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) | 26,571.43 £ | 22,000.00 £ | -17.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 271.35 £ | 259.15 £ | -4.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.94 £ | 11.53 £ | -10.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.87 £ | 32.24 £ | +1.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.57 £ | 35.04 £ | -1.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.00 £ | 13.33 £ | -4.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -16.6 % |
Childcare | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 903.57 £ | 1,270.67 £ | +40.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,750.00 £ | 11,650.00 £ | +19.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.00 £ | 87.39 £ | +15.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.67 £ | 37.75 £ | +8.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.07 £ | 80.90 £ | -0.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 71.67 £ | 89.89 £ | +25.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,084.00 £ | 1,257.14 £ | +16.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 758.00 £ | 900.00 £ | +18.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,820.50 £ | 2,247.50 £ | +23.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,208.17 £ | 1,597.22 £ | +32.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 273.36 £ | 475.57 £ | +74.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 227.61 £ | 327.48 £ | +43.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,650.21 £ | 2,620.11 £ | -1.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.52 | 6.12 | +10.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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Cities near Glasgow: | Cost of Living in Stirling | 26.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh | 46.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dundee | 81.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aberdeen | 145.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 151.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sunderland | 165.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Durham | 167.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Inverness | 170.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Preston | 184.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 189.21 miles |
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 |