Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Edinburgh 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh is 15.8% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Edinburgh is 28.2% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Edinburgh are 46.2% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edinburgh are 13.8% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Edinburgh are 0.9% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edinburgh is 9.3% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.10 £ | -24.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 82.50 £ | 74.50 £ | -9.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.80 £ | -2.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 5.00 £ | -23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.90 £ | -2.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.73 £ | 3.50 £ | -6.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.88 £ | 1.75 £ | -6.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 £ | 1.26 £ | -12.6 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.04 £ | 4.74 £ | -6.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.33 £ | 1.27 £ | -4.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.99 £ | 0.63 £ | -36.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.23 £ | 3.08 £ | -4.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.59 £ | 3.95 £ | +9.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.29 £ | 3.35 £ | +1.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.22 £ | 5.50 £ | +5.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | 1.03 £ | -15.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.48 £ | -15.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.14 £ | 1.27 £ | +11.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.50 £ | 1.78 £ | +18.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 £ | 0.58 £ | +7.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.48 £ | -7.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.99 £ | 0.82 £ | -16.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.20 £ | 1.11 £ | -7.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.06 £ | 1.69 £ | -17.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.59 £ | 2.38 £ | -8.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 14.90 £ | -0.7 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.77 £ | 2.00 £ | -27.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 66.00 £ | -67.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.49 £ | 2.66 £ | -24.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 30.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.75 £ | 5.56 £ | -3.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,070.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +0.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,441.79 £ | 24,227.00 £ | -11.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 250.79 £ | 257.24 £ | +2.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.04 £ | 12.50 £ | -16.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.06 £ | 32.62 £ | +5.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.40 £ | 42.22 £ | -4.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.09 £ | 18.00 £ | +27.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 £ | 12.00 £ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,802.88 £ | 1,350.56 £ | -25.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,654.55 £ | 17,400.00 £ | -11.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.78 £ | 88.08 £ | +17.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.94 £ | 39.67 £ | +4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.72 £ | 83.77 £ | -2.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.37 £ | 94.55 £ | -2.9 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,145.00 £ | 1,222.22 £ | -43.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,595.46 £ | 877.78 £ | -45.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,430.21 £ | 2,219.57 £ | -49.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,796.34 £ | 1,578.57 £ | -43.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,234.30 £ | 481.37 £ | -61.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 745.74 £ | 330.47 £ | -55.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,566.49 £ | 2,797.31 £ | -21.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.34 | 5.87 | +9.9 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | September 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 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 |