Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Edinburgh 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Edinburgh are 22.6% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Edinburgh are 32.9% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Edinburgh are 46.4% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edinburgh are 20.1% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Edinburgh are 16.7% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edinburgh is 2.3% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 65.00 £ | -18.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 5.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 £ | 3.36 £ | -6.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 1.78 £ | -11.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 £ | 1.29 £ | -18.6 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.02 £ | 4.06 £ | -19.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 1.12 £ | -17.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.57 £ | -37.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.48 £ | 2.26 £ | -35.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.23 £ | 3.52 £ | +9.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.43 £ | 2.80 £ | -18.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.44 £ | 4.33 £ | -20.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.89 £ | -6.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.43 £ | -23.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 0.92 £ | -2.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.05 £ | -24.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.49 £ | -6.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.41 £ | -21.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.88 £ | 0.74 £ | -15.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.02 £ | -11.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 7.25 £ | -19.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.89 £ | 1.60 £ | -14.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 £ | 1.98 £ | -20.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.50 £ | 12.25 £ | -15.5 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | 2.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 165.43 £ | 60.00 £ | -63.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 3.90 £ | -2.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.05 £ | 2.29 £ | -25.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 24.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.04 £ | 6.32 £ | +4.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,300.00 £ | 24,000.00 £ | -5.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,728.11 £ | 22,247.50 £ | -13.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 318.11 £ | 216.48 £ | -31.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.76 £ | 11.27 £ | -28.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.61 £ | 30.35 £ | -6.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.29 £ | 34.71 £ | -36.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.04 £ | 15.62 £ | +11.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 10.00 £ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,585.46 £ | 1,093.33 £ | -31.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,484.09 £ | 11,300.00 £ | -44.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.68 £ | 75.62 £ | -8.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.57 £ | 39.62 £ | +8.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.67 £ | 76.00 £ | -8.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.55 £ | 87.22 £ | -11.5 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,104.73 £ | 1,166.00 £ | -44.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,493.13 £ | 831.82 £ | -44.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,077.08 £ | 2,180.00 £ | -46.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,581.63 £ | 1,359.60 £ | -47.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,250.63 £ | 456.99 £ | -63.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 743.60 £ | 309.90 £ | -58.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Edinburgh Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,514.22 £ | 2,306.23 £ | -34.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.32 | 4.41 | -17.0 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
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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 |