Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Glasgow 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Glasgow is 21.3% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Glasgow is 34.2% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Glasgow are 53.5% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Glasgow are 16.0% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Glasgow are 8.3% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Glasgow is 21.8% 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 £ | 70.00 £ | -12.5 % |
| 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) | 5.25 £ | 5.00 £ | -4.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.73 £ | 3.50 £ | -6.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 £ | 1.69 £ | -12.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 £ | 1.14 £ | -20.6 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.83 £ | 4.74 £ | -1.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.19 £ | -14.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | 0.78 £ | -13.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.51 £ | 2.83 £ | -19.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.94 £ | 3.42 £ | -13.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.16 £ | 3.09 £ | -2.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.75 £ | 4.63 £ | -2.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.17 £ | 1.04 £ | -11.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | 0.51 £ | -15.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.11 £ | 0.98 £ | -11.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.31 £ | 1.47 £ | +11.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | 0.53 £ | -5.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | 0.56 £ | -1.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.98 £ | 0.88 £ | -9.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.26 £ | 0.93 £ | -26.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.25 £ | 8.00 £ | -13.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.26 £ | 2.14 £ | -5.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.66 £ | 2.37 £ | -11.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.25 £ | 15.00 £ | -7.7 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 £ | 2.88 £ | +2.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 183.04 £ | 61.80 £ | -66.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 £ | 3.75 £ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 £ | 2.94 £ | -27.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 £ | 20.00 £ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.57 £ | 5.51 £ | -1.0 % |
| 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) | 29,809.50 £ | 28,502.14 £ | -4.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 236.75 £ | 261.22 £ | +10.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.09 £ | 13.21 £ | -6.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.53 £ | 32.09 £ | +1.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.57 £ | 38.94 £ | -18.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.32 £ | 15.20 £ | +6.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.50 £ | 13.00 £ | -10.3 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,807.12 £ | 853.33 £ | -52.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,186.86 £ | 11,000.00 £ | -48.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.40 £ | 78.33 £ | +1.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.75 £ | 37.89 £ | +0.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.11 £ | 89.44 £ | -0.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.15 £ | 76.88 £ | -33.2 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,179.00 £ | 1,051.50 £ | -51.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,601.64 £ | 743.16 £ | -53.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,177.63 £ | 1,920.50 £ | -54.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,701.16 £ | 1,238.33 £ | -54.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,475.76 £ | 271.58 £ | -81.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 766.60 £ | 209.03 £ | -72.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Glasgow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,257.35 £ | 2,612.88 £ | -19.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.01 | 5.40 | +7.8 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | January 2025 | |
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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 |