Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Glasgow 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Glasgow are 18.2% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Glasgow are 34.9% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Glasgow are 55.8% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Glasgow are 22.7% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Glasgow are 11.0% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Glasgow is 17.2% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 15.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 60.00 £ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 7.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 £ | 4.50 £ | -30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.75 £ | 5.00 £ | -13.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.59 £ | 3.30 £ | -8.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.02 £ | 1.76 £ | -12.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 £ | 1.20 £ | -27.4 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.02 £ | 4.68 £ | -6.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.41 £ | 1.11 £ | -20.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.73 £ | -20.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 £ | 2.92 £ | -7.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.41 £ | 3.37 £ | -1.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.39 £ | 3.05 £ | -10.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.52 £ | 4.91 £ | -10.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.17 £ | 1.03 £ | -11.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | 0.47 £ | -21.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.17 £ | 0.95 £ | -19.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.55 £ | +11.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | 0.44 £ | -24.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.45 £ | -14.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 £ | 0.77 £ | -20.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 £ | 0.82 £ | -37.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.50 £ | 8.00 £ | -15.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 £ | 1.75 £ | -16.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 £ | 2.00 £ | -18.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 £ | 14.00 £ | -6.7 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.60 £ | -7.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 £ | 61.80 £ | -69.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 4.00 £ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.13 £ | 2.41 £ | -23.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.71 £ | 5.72 £ | +0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,280.00 £ | 28,285.00 £ | +3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,860.62 £ | 26,571.43 £ | +2.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 293.80 £ | 271.35 £ | -7.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.03 £ | 12.94 £ | -13.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.02 £ | 31.87 £ | +2.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.74 £ | 35.57 £ | -23.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.35 £ | 14.00 £ | -2.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,840.34 £ | 903.57 £ | -50.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,054.76 £ | 9,750.00 £ | -51.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.72 £ | 76.00 £ | -7.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.37 £ | 34.67 £ | -11.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.05 £ | 81.07 £ | -9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.78 £ | 71.67 £ | -26.7 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,138.54 £ | 1,084.00 £ | -49.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,607.38 £ | 758.00 £ | -52.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,422.97 £ | 1,820.50 £ | -58.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,858.97 £ | 1,208.17 £ | -57.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,311.20 £ | 273.36 £ | -79.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 739.22 £ | 227.61 £ | -69.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,476.09 £ | 2,650.21 £ | -23.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.56 | 5.52 | -0.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 892 | 137 |
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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 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 |