Cost of Living Comparison Between Edinburgh and Glasgow 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Glasgow is 6.6% lower than in Edinburgh (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Glasgow is 10.0% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Rent Prices in Glasgow are 17.7% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Restaurant Prices in Glasgow are 6.4% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Groceries Prices in Glasgow are 7.1% lower than in Edinburgh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Glasgow is 4.8% higher than in Edinburgh | |
Restaurants | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.07 £ | 15.00 £ | -0.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 74.00 £ | 65.00 £ | -12.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.90 £ | 7.00 £ | -11.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 £ | 4.75 £ | -5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.80 £ | 5.00 £ | +4.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.48 £ | 3.36 £ | -3.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.71 £ | 1.71 £ | -0.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 £ | 1.15 £ | -8.1 % |
Markets | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.74 £ | 4.68 £ | -1.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.26 £ | 1.15 £ | -8.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.63 £ | 0.81 £ | +27.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.08 £ | 2.79 £ | -9.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.01 £ | 3.67 £ | -8.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.39 £ | 3.13 £ | -7.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.50 £ | 4.74 £ | -13.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 £ | 1.11 £ | +4.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.53 £ | +7.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.27 £ | 1.04 £ | -18.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.84 £ | 1.47 £ | -20.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | 0.47 £ | -13.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | 0.50 £ | +3.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 £ | 0.82 £ | -1.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 £ | 0.88 £ | -20.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 £ | 8.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.73 £ | 2.04 £ | +18.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 £ | 2.29 £ | -8.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.90 £ | 14.90 £ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 2.85 £ | +42.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -9.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 4.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.66 £ | 2.29 £ | -13.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.57 £ | 5.53 £ | -0.6 % |
| 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) | 24,227.00 £ | 26,200.00 £ | +8.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 260.75 £ | 269.99 £ | +3.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.35 £ | 13.29 £ | +7.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.92 £ | 31.12 £ | -5.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.22 £ | 36.59 £ | -13.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.00 £ | 15.20 £ | -15.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 13.00 £ | +8.3 % |
Childcare | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,350.56 £ | 886.67 £ | -34.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,400.00 £ | 9,750.00 £ | -44.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 89.39 £ | 70.77 £ | -20.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.38 £ | 36.00 £ | -6.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.08 £ | 87.50 £ | +4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.00 £ | 76.11 £ | -22.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,222.22 £ | 1,051.60 £ | -14.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 877.78 £ | 737.22 £ | -16.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,219.57 £ | 1,836.94 £ | -17.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,578.57 £ | 1,229.85 £ | -22.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 481.37 £ | 273.36 £ | -43.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 330.47 £ | 227.61 £ | -31.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edinburgh Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,842.28 £ | 2,680.86 £ | -5.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.87 | 5.51 | -6.2 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | September 2024 | |
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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 |