Cost of Living Comparison Between Glasgow and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 23.63% higher than in Glasgow (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 60.62% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Rent Prices in London are 163.68% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 16.69% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 13.13% higher than in Glasgow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 7.46% lower than in Glasgow | |
Restaurants | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +15.38 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 £ | 60.00 £ | +20.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00 £ | 6.00 £ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 £ | 5.00 £ | +42.86 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 5.00 £ | +25.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.81 £ | 2.93 £ | +4.15 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.29 £ | 1.58 £ | +23.16 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.81 £ | 1.19 £ | +47.46 % |
Markets | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.43 £ | 3.52 £ | +2.66 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.85 £ | 0.92 £ | +8.33 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.66 £ | +52.05 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.89 £ | 2.21 £ | +16.75 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.67 £ | 3.02 £ | +13.02 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.64 £ | 2.72 £ | +3.12 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.06 £ | 4.38 £ | +43.15 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 £ | 0.95 £ | +4.88 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | 0.49 £ | -2.47 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.65 £ | 0.84 £ | +29.48 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 1.13 £ | +22.20 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.55 £ | +18.71 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.42 £ | 0.50 £ | +19.26 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.73 £ | 0.81 £ | +10.50 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 £ | 0.88 £ | -0.71 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.37 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.73 £ | 1.81 £ | +4.28 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 £ | 2.04 £ | +3.35 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.93 £ | 12.00 £ | +0.63 % |
Transportation | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 £ | 2.80 £ | +12.00 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 £ | 151.09 £ | +151.81 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.60 £ | 2.60 £ | 0.00 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.71 £ | 2.74 £ | +60.38 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.80 £ | 28.80 £ | +71.43 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.60 £ | 4.56 £ | -0.90 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,000.00 £ | 23,167.50 £ | +0.73 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,277.62 £ | 22,738.27 £ | +6.86 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 113.80 £ | 177.14 £ | +55.66 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.10 £ | 0.12 £ | +29.67 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.23 £ | 32.02 £ | +2.55 % |
Sports And Leisure | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.64 £ | 45.59 £ | +71.13 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.53 £ | 10.53 £ | -15.95 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 13.25 £ | +32.50 % |
Childcare | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 675.04 £ | 1,445.52 £ | +114.14 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,975.00 £ | 18,152.08 £ | +39.90 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 59.77 £ | 64.71 £ | +8.26 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 25.75 £ | 31.14 £ | +20.95 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 53.78 £ | 71.43 £ | +32.82 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 57.64 £ | 90.59 £ | +57.18 % |
Rent Per Month | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 662.30 £ | 1,684.06 £ | +154.28 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 471.80 £ | 1,243.86 £ | +163.64 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,134.52 £ | 3,193.02 £ | +181.44 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 839.60 £ | 2,074.96 £ | +147.14 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 513.63 £ | 1,027.97 £ | +100.14 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 168.63 £ | 525.22 £ | +211.46 % |
Salaries And Financing | Glasgow Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,958.48 £ | 2,911.05 £ | +48.64 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.56 | 2.64 | -25.75 % |
| Last update: | March 2021 | March 2021 | |
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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 |
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