Cost of Living Comparison Between Glasgow and London 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 28.6% higher than in Glasgow (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 56.6% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Rent Prices in London are 127.6% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 24.7% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 9.6% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 10.1% 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 | 63.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +27.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 £ | 6.50 £ | +44.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.11 £ | +2.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.33 £ | 3.65 £ | +9.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 £ | 1.98 £ | +15.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 £ | 1.47 £ | +27.0 % |
Markets | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.67 £ | 5.01 £ | +7.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 1.38 £ | +24.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.73 £ | 0.94 £ | +29.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.89 £ | 3.13 £ | +8.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.49 £ | 3.54 £ | +1.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.03 £ | 3.37 £ | +11.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.87 £ | 5.24 £ | +7.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | 1.20 £ | +17.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.61 £ | +24.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 £ | 1.13 £ | +12.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.55 £ | 1.49 £ | -4.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 £ | 0.57 £ | +28.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.55 £ | +15.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.80 £ | 1.00 £ | +25.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 £ | 1.15 £ | +34.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 9.25 £ | +15.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.88 £ | 1.98 £ | +5.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 £ | 2.49 £ | +15.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.68 £ | 15.00 £ | +2.2 % |
Transportation | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.77 £ | 2.80 £ | +0.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 61.80 £ | 200.00 £ | +223.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.75 £ | 4.50 £ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 £ | 3.05 £ | +5.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 £ | 30.00 £ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.52 £ | 5.70 £ | +3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,177.50 £ | -0.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,200.00 £ | 27,212.33 £ | +3.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 278.17 £ | 289.67 £ | +4.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.16 £ | 14.48 £ | +10.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.50 £ | 30.36 £ | -3.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.74 £ | 45.49 £ | +14.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.67 £ | 14.70 £ | +0.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 14.00 £ | +16.7 % |
Childcare | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 944.17 £ | 1,815.85 £ | +92.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,750.00 £ | 18,736.00 £ | +92.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.08 £ | 79.20 £ | +8.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.00 £ | 39.79 £ | +10.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.58 £ | 89.05 £ | -0.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 76.11 £ | 99.68 £ | +31.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,089.50 £ | 2,170.83 £ | +99.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 760.62 £ | 1,633.42 £ | +114.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,858.00 £ | 4,484.88 £ | +141.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,208.17 £ | 2,901.22 £ | +140.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 273.36 £ | 1,245.26 £ | +355.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 227.61 £ | 747.85 £ | +228.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,648.84 £ | 3,728.16 £ | +40.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.70 | 5.27 | -7.4 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 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 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 |