Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Glasgow 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Glasgow are 18.2% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Glasgow are 34.8% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Glasgow are 55.7% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Glasgow are 22.8% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Glasgow are 11.9% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Glasgow is 14.1% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.50 £ | -30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.75 £ | 4.95 £ | -13.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.59 £ | 3.29 £ | -8.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.02 £ | 1.75 £ | -13.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 £ | 1.21 £ | -26.5 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.04 £ | 4.76 £ | -5.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.10 £ | -21.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.74 £ | -19.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 £ | 2.88 £ | -9.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.41 £ | 3.37 £ | -1.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.42 £ | 3.05 £ | -10.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.70 £ | 4.75 £ | -16.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 1.02 £ | -10.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.47 £ | -21.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | 0.94 £ | -20.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.55 £ | +11.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.43 £ | -25.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.44 £ | -16.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.78 £ | -19.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 0.83 £ | -36.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 8.00 £ | -15.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 £ | 1.75 £ | -16.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 2.00 £ | -17.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 14.00 £ | -6.7 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.60 £ | -7.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 70.00 £ | -65.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 2.49 £ | -20.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.73 £ | +0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 26,142.86 £ | +1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 294.39 £ | 272.37 £ | -7.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.09 £ | 13.13 £ | -13.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.00 £ | 32.23 £ | +4.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.64 £ | 35.60 £ | -23.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.61 £ | 13.14 £ | -10.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 903.57 £ | -50.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 9,750.00 £ | -51.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.72 £ | 75.00 £ | -8.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.37 £ | 33.92 £ | -13.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.05 £ | 80.00 £ | -10.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.78 £ | 71.82 £ | -26.5 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,132.98 £ | 1,092.40 £ | -48.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,607.50 £ | 765.71 £ | -52.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,296.25 £ | 1,777.33 £ | -58.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,892.31 £ | 1,205.71 £ | -58.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | 324.46 £ | -75.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | 224.51 £ | -69.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,477.54 £ | 2,587.04 £ | -25.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.57 | 5.67 | +1.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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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 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 |