Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Edinburgh 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh is 15.5% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Edinburgh is 27.1% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Edinburgh are 44.6% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edinburgh are 13.7% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Edinburgh are 1.5% higher than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edinburgh is 24.2% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.52 £ | -22.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 70.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.40 £ | -7.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.01 £ | 5.50 £ | -8.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 £ | 5.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.80 £ | 3.76 £ | -1.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.08 £ | 1.87 £ | -10.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.43 £ | 1.45 £ | +1.5 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.78 £ | 4.69 £ | -1.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.42 £ | 1.13 £ | -20.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 0.69 £ | -14.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.58 £ | 3.17 £ | -11.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.78 £ | 4.08 £ | +8.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.04 £ | 3.35 £ | +10.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.90 £ | 6.20 £ | +26.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.15 £ | 1.05 £ | -8.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | 0.52 £ | -14.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.04 £ | 1.37 £ | +31.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 1.59 £ | +26.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.60 £ | +5.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.48 £ | -16.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.00 £ | 0.86 £ | -14.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.30 £ | 0.99 £ | -24.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.36 £ | 1.91 £ | -19.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 £ | 2.50 £ | -13.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.75 £ | 15.00 £ | -10.4 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.00 £ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 183.04 £ | 66.00 £ | -63.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.95 £ | -12.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 £ | 3.91 £ | -6.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 31.50 £ | +5.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.44 £ | 5.37 £ | -1.1 % |
| 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) | 28,922.94 £ | 28,874.40 £ | -0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 233.10 £ | 276.57 £ | +18.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.21 £ | 13.36 £ | -12.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.46 £ | 32.58 £ | +3.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.84 £ | 40.00 £ | -18.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.42 £ | 18.00 £ | +9.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 11.00 £ | -26.7 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,804.45 £ | 1,410.00 £ | -21.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,965.22 £ | 17,400.00 £ | -17.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.11 £ | 86.49 £ | +8.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.00 £ | 40.29 £ | +11.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.30 £ | 85.42 £ | -7.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.34 £ | 91.11 £ | -22.4 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,218.66 £ | 1,193.15 £ | -46.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,636.21 £ | 900.00 £ | -45.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,133.78 £ | 2,226.00 £ | -46.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,721.63 £ | 1,610.00 £ | -40.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,459.24 £ | 473.80 £ | -67.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 780.29 £ | 341.42 £ | -56.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,049.95 £ | 2,760.42 £ | -9.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.03 | 5.63 | +12.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2025 | May 2025 | |
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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 |
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 |