Cost of Living Comparison Between Glasgow and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 29.1% higher than in Glasgow (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 52.8% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Rent Prices in London are 112.6% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 21.7% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 8.2% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 6.4% lower than in Glasgow | |
Restaurants | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 67.50 £ | 80.00 £ | +18.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 £ | 8.25 £ | +3.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.95 £ | 6.50 £ | +31.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | 6.00 £ | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.61 £ | 4.02 £ | +11.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.48 £ | 2.34 £ | +57.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.06 £ | 1.51 £ | +42.6 % |
Markets | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.27 £ | 1.28 £ | +1.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.03 £ | 1.42 £ | +37.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.74 £ | 0.88 £ | +18.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.84 £ | 3.71 £ | +30.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.50 £ | 3.81 £ | +8.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.04 £ | 3.03 £ | -0.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.22 £ | 5.56 £ | +6.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 1.09 £ | +4.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.59 £ | +15.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 0.99 £ | -12.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.17 £ | 1.20 £ | +2.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.56 £ | +0.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.61 £ | +8.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.90 £ | 1.08 £ | +20.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.96 £ | 1.36 £ | +41.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.70 £ | +8.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.34 £ | 2.51 £ | +7.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.44 £ | 3.09 £ | +26.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.93 £ | 16.90 £ | +6.1 % |
Transportation | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | 3.50 £ | +16.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 70.00 £ | 180.00 £ | +157.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.25 £ | 4.00 £ | -5.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.94 £ | 4.00 £ | +36.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.45 £ | 1.40 £ | -3.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 28,419.17 £ | 29,735.44 £ | +4.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 241.38 £ | 256.98 £ | +6.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 13.65 £ | 14.86 £ | +8.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 29.05 £ | 33.20 £ | +14.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 36.86 £ | 52.93 £ | +43.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 14.33 £ | 18.59 £ | +29.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 853.33 £ | 1,893.57 £ | +121.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,500.00 £ | 21,336.46 £ | +58.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 91.50 £ | 86.69 £ | -5.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 37.22 £ | 39.23 £ | +5.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.56 £ | 93.83 £ | +22.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 73.17 £ | 110.91 £ | +51.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 985.00 £ | 2,346.27 £ | +138.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 715.00 £ | 1,763.64 £ | +146.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,962.31 £ | 3,817.65 £ | +94.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,362.08 £ | 2,756.43 £ | +102.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 285.98 £ | 1,387.01 £ | +385.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 214.23 £ | 758.88 £ | +254.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,492.24 £ | 3,562.45 £ | +42.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.63 | 4.74 | +2.5 % |
| Last update: | 10 November 2025 | 14 November 2025 | |
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| 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 |
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 |