Cost of Living Comparison Between Glasgow and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 24.7% higher than in Glasgow (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 48.0% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Rent Prices in London are 106.7% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 18.5% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 6.5% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 18.5% lower than in Glasgow | |
Restaurants | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 20.00 £ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 72.50 £ | 80.00 £ | +10.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +30.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.90 £ | +18.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.60 £ | 3.82 £ | +6.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 £ | 2.03 £ | +25.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.09 £ | 1.33 £ | +22.9 % |
Markets | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.89 £ | 4.84 £ | -1.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.13 £ | 1.46 £ | +29.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.84 £ | -7.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.86 £ | 3.60 £ | +25.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.34 £ | 3.75 £ | +12.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.09 £ | 2.96 £ | -4.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.70 £ | 4.89 £ | +3.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 1.13 £ | +1.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.66 £ | +8.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 1.06 £ | -4.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.21 £ | 1.18 £ | -2.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.58 £ | +3.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.62 £ | 0.61 £ | -2.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.91 £ | 1.00 £ | +9.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.18 £ | 1.42 £ | +20.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.50 £ | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.17 £ | 2.37 £ | +9.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 £ | 2.93 £ | +18.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.52 £ | 17.00 £ | +9.5 % |
Transportation | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | 2.90 £ | -3.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 70.00 £ | 180.00 £ | +157.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.94 £ | 4.18 £ | +42.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.48 £ | 5.36 £ | -2.3 % |
| 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) | 28,502.14 £ | 28,922.94 £ | +1.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 282.55 £ | 237.55 £ | -15.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.03 £ | 14.70 £ | +12.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.90 £ | 31.78 £ | +6.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.19 £ | 47.49 £ | +27.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.33 £ | 16.64 £ | +16.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +15.4 % |
Childcare | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 853.33 £ | 1,849.90 £ | +116.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,500.00 £ | 20,854.11 £ | +54.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.75 £ | 86.80 £ | -4.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.88 £ | 35.83 £ | -2.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 79.25 £ | 95.15 £ | +20.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 79.14 £ | 115.65 £ | +46.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,030.21 £ | 2,200.38 £ | +113.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 735.26 £ | 1,655.66 £ | +125.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,025.23 £ | 4,098.48 £ | +102.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,365.00 £ | 2,703.33 £ | +98.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 285.98 £ | 1,434.88 £ | +401.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 214.23 £ | 779.73 £ | +264.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,446.61 £ | 2,950.42 £ | +20.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.32 | 5.05 | -5.1 % |
| Last update: | 10 June 2025 | 13 June 2025 | |
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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 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 |