Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Edinburgh 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh is 16.6% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Edinburgh is 28.5% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Edinburgh are 45.9% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edinburgh are 11.9% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Edinburgh are 2.1% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edinburgh is 6.1% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.43 £ | -22.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 75.00 £ | -6.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.90 £ | -1.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 6.50 £ | 5.00 £ | -23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 £ | 5.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.70 £ | 3.52 £ | -5.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.89 £ | 1.69 £ | -10.8 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.41 £ | 1.21 £ | -14.3 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.32 £ | 1.26 £ | -4.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.55 £ | 1.41 £ | -8.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.09 £ | 1.45 £ | -30.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.31 £ | 2.98 £ | -9.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 8.55 £ | 8.71 £ | +1.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 7.10 £ | 7.38 £ | +4.0 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.87 £ | 12.13 £ | +2.2 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.75 £ | 2.27 £ | -17.2 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.31 £ | 1.07 £ | -18.6 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.63 £ | 2.80 £ | +6.7 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.06 £ | 3.92 £ | +28.2 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.19 £ | 1.29 £ | +8.0 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.21 £ | 1.06 £ | -12.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.98 £ | 0.82 £ | -15.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.23 £ | 1.11 £ | -9.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 £ | 8.00 £ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.05 £ | 1.70 £ | -17.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.44 £ | 2.38 £ | -2.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 14.90 £ | -0.7 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 £ | 2.00 £ | -31.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 66.00 £ | -67.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.80 £ | 4.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.34 £ | 1.65 £ | -29.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 30.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.52 £ | 1.46 £ | -3.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,177.50 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +0.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,945.67 £ | 24,227.00 £ | -13.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 252.85 £ | 257.24 £ | +1.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.70 £ | 12.40 £ | -21.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.18 £ | 31.91 £ | +2.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.74 £ | 42.22 £ | -11.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.00 £ | 18.00 £ | +28.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.50 £ | 12.00 £ | -4.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,781.35 £ | 1,350.56 £ | -24.2 % |
| 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) | 75.20 £ | 88.08 £ | +17.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.30 £ | 39.67 £ | +3.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.39 £ | 83.77 £ | -5.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 105.17 £ | 94.55 £ | -10.1 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,156.92 £ | 1,223.68 £ | -43.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,591.27 £ | 886.84 £ | -44.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,423.40 £ | 2,239.58 £ | -49.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,820.00 £ | 1,597.73 £ | -43.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 13,783.29 £ | 5,278.85 £ | -61.7 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,191.53 £ | 3,557.14 £ | -56.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,471.26 £ | 2,634.06 £ | -24.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.42 | 5.81 | +7.2 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 3.36 km |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 5.49 km |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 16.75 km |
| Cost of Living in Croydon | 17.95 km |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 18.00 km |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 26.02 km |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 32.71 km |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 36.56 km |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 40.05 km |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 41.38 km |
Cities near Edinburgh: | Cost of Living in Stirling | 58.99 km |
| Cost of Living in Glasgow | 75.09 km |
| Cost of Living in Dundee | 100.39 km |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 166.92 km |
| Cost of Living in Sunderland | 192.38 km |
| Cost of Living in Durham | 195.78 km |
| Cost of Living in Aberdeen | 203.72 km |
| Cost of Living in Middlesbrough | 233.89 km |
| Cost of Living in Inverness | 252.89 km |
| Cost of Living in Preston | 299.54 km |