Cost of Living Comparison Between Glasgow and Edinburgh 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh is 8.8% higher than in Glasgow (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Edinburgh is 12.5% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Rent Prices in Edinburgh are 21.8% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edinburgh are 11.0% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Groceries Prices in Edinburgh are 12.9% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edinburgh is 8.1% lower than in Glasgow | |
Restaurants | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 16.00 £ | +6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 63.00 £ | 75.00 £ | +19.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 5.20 £ | +15.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.65 £ | -7.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.33 £ | 3.48 £ | +4.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 £ | 1.73 £ | +0.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 £ | 1.25 £ | +8.3 % |
Markets | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.67 £ | 4.55 £ | -2.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 1.31 £ | +17.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | 0.64 £ | -12.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.89 £ | 3.07 £ | +6.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.49 £ | 3.97 £ | +13.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.03 £ | 3.28 £ | +8.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.87 £ | 6.69 £ | +37.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.06 £ | +4.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.45 £ | -8.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 £ | 1.27 £ | +26.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.55 £ | 1.87 £ | +20.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.55 £ | +22.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.49 £ | +3.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.80 £ | 0.80 £ | +0.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 £ | 1.14 £ | +32.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.88 £ | 1.73 £ | -7.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 £ | 2.40 £ | +11.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.68 £ | 15.00 £ | +2.2 % |
Transportation | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.77 £ | 2.00 £ | -27.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 61.80 £ | 62.50 £ | +1.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.75 £ | 4.25 £ | +13.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 £ | 2.41 £ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.52 £ | 5.62 £ | +1.7 % |
| 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) | 26,200.00 £ | 23,400.00 £ | -10.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 278.17 £ | 258.73 £ | -7.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.16 £ | 12.40 £ | -5.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.50 £ | 33.00 £ | +4.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.74 £ | 43.23 £ | +8.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.67 £ | 18.00 £ | +22.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 12.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 944.17 £ | 1,290.56 £ | +36.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,750.00 £ | 13,320.00 £ | +36.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.08 £ | 88.08 £ | +20.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.00 £ | 39.11 £ | +8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.58 £ | 83.25 £ | -7.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 76.11 £ | 97.00 £ | +27.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,089.50 £ | 1,262.50 £ | +15.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 760.62 £ | 891.18 £ | +17.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,858.00 £ | 2,235.71 £ | +20.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,208.17 £ | 1,597.37 £ | +32.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 273.36 £ | 462.56 £ | +69.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 227.61 £ | 323.83 £ | +42.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Glasgow Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,648.84 £ | 2,737.15 £ | +3.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.70 | 5.98 | +5.0 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 146 | 180 |
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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 |