Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and Glasgow 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Glasgow are 2.5% higher than in Edinburgh (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Glasgow are 6.6% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in Glasgow are 23.8% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in Glasgow are 4.5% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in Glasgow are 3.6% higher than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Glasgow is 16.5% higher than in Edinburgh | |
Restaurants | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 £ | 15.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -7.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 £ | 6.50 £ | -7.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 4.20 £ | -16.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 4.35 £ | -3.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 £ | 3.02 £ | -9.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 £ | 1.66 £ | -6.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.29 £ | 1.11 £ | -13.9 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.06 £ | 4.20 £ | +3.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | 1.04 £ | -7.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.65 £ | +13.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.26 £ | 2.32 £ | +2.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.52 £ | 3.28 £ | -6.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.80 £ | 2.95 £ | +5.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.33 £ | 4.79 £ | +10.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.89 £ | 0.94 £ | +5.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.43 £ | 0.45 £ | +3.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.92 £ | -0.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | 1.06 £ | +1.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.42 £ | -14.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.41 £ | 0.41 £ | +0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.74 £ | 0.76 £ | +3.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.02 £ | 0.87 £ | -14.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.25 £ | 8.00 £ | +10.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.60 £ | 1.74 £ | +8.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 £ | 1.95 £ | -1.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.25 £ | 13.00 £ | +6.1 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.50 £ | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 £ | 70.00 £ | +16.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.90 £ | 4.00 £ | +2.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.29 £ | 2.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.00 £ | 16.80 £ | -30.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.32 £ | 6.38 £ | +0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 £ | 24,000.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,247.50 £ | 25,714.29 £ | +15.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 216.48 £ | 251.14 £ | +16.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.27 £ | 12.11 £ | +7.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.35 £ | 31.48 £ | +3.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.71 £ | 33.33 £ | -4.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.62 £ | 13.00 £ | -16.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 10.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,093.33 £ | 775.00 £ | -29.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,300.00 £ | 9,750.00 £ | -13.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.62 £ | 79.17 £ | +4.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.62 £ | 29.00 £ | -26.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.00 £ | 78.67 £ | +3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 87.22 £ | 72.08 £ | -17.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,166.00 £ | 886.96 £ | -23.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 831.82 £ | 692.05 £ | -16.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,180.00 £ | 1,521.74 £ | -30.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,359.60 £ | 1,090.46 £ | -19.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 456.99 £ | 401.47 £ | -12.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 309.90 £ | 236.50 £ | -23.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,306.23 £ | 2,510.21 £ | +8.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.41 | 4.50 | +1.9 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
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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 |
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 |