Cost of Living in Edinburgh

Summary of cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 17.39 € 13.91-28.98
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 81.15 € 62.60-110.13
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 9.16 € 7.76-10.43
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 5.80 € 4.64-6.96
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 5.39 € 4.06-6.96
Cappuccino (regular) 3.95 € 3.19-4.64
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.08 € 1.16-3.25
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.39 € 1.16-2.32
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 5.25 € 2.98-7.90
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.46 € 0.84-2.63
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.68 € 0.32-1.05
Eggs (regular) (12) 3.43 € 1.67-5.53
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.64 € 1.84-7.89
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.84 € 1.71-6.02
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 8.15 € 4.73-15.77
Apples (1 lb) 1.10 € 0.53-1.84
Banana (1 lb) 0.53 € 0.38-1.05
Oranges (1 lb) 1.42 € 0.42-2.63
Tomato (1 lb) 2.22 € 0.94-4.21
Potato (1 lb) 0.67 € 0.29-1.05
Onion (1 lb) 0.58 € 0.29-0.93
Lettuce (1 head) 0.93 € 0.64-1.16
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.44 € 0.70-2.32
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 9.27 € 7.53-12.75
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.98 € 1.45-2.32
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.63 € 1.16-5.22
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 16.23 € 12.75-18.54
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.32 € 2.32-2.32
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 71.87 € 69.55-81.15
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4.64 € 3.48-5.80
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.62 € 2.05-7.53
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 34.78 € 32.46-34.78
Gasoline (1 gallon) 6.60 € 6.23-7.64
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 32,788.57 € 31,298.98-32,788.57
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 26,079.00 € 22,025.20-30,139.75
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 315.59 € 173.88-492.67
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 13.46 € 11.59-34.78
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 37.37 € 28.98-52.16
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.31 € 23.18-86.94
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 15.46 € 5.80-18.55
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 11.59 € 8.11-17.39
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,472.98 € 1,228.77-1,680.87
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 13,504.93 € 11,128.52-34,776.64
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 99.68 € 63.76-139.11
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 45.93 € 34.78-57.96
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.03 € 63.76-127.51
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 104.20 € 46.37-139.11
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,473.18 € 1,275.14-1,738.83
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,018.46 € 695.53-1,391.07
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,602.15 € 2,086.60-4,057.27
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,824.07 € 1,391.07-3,245.82
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 551.29 € 430.78-605.24
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 379.62 € 323.08-430.78
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,003.90 €
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.12 5.00-7.00

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Last update: April 2024
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9 Comments so far
Anonymous on Aug 02, 2023:
Of course that with 5k you can live a comfortable life (everywhere in Europe I would say!), but it’s not a common salary. With a net salary of 2.2k, that’s the average net here on numbeo and that’s the real average for what I can see, it’s really hard to live. You can do it, but other than paying rent/bills/taxes/groceries you cannot save more than 200£ for other activities - I’ve not considered the price for using and paying for a car. In fact, as part of the aforementioned expenses, you have to consider also the council taxes that are not mentioned here (up to 200£/month depending on the area). Inflation is incredibly high at the moment, and the housing market is insane. It is nearly impossible to find a flat for rent, I would say surprisingly considering the prices. Just to give you an idea, now that I’m leaving my small 1 bedroom flat it will be rented at 950£ in a area that is 1 hour walk distance from the city centre. The announce for the flat was up for a few hours on their website and the day after there were 20 people viewing it.
Louie Perez on Jun 27, 2023:
I would like more information on the cost of living and renting a two-bedroom home or apartment in that area of Glasgow
Gabi on Apr 29, 2023:
Hi,can someone help me with Information about City Pass for 3 or 6 day în Edinburg and also all Information for my trip în this Town for 7 day în August!
Thank you!!!
Lona Sarkar Lona Sarkar on Mar 24, 2023:
I am joining as a PhD in University of Edinburgh, can someone help me with the information regarding average cost of living, transportation, groceries etc. all the essentials and miscellaneous
Wuto on Dec 20, 2022:
Caleb, if you want to live a comfortable life I'd imagine something around £4k net income per month for a household would do.

I think it's doable with £3k as well, though you'd need to be quite careful with spending.

£5k would be really comfortable though. Ofcourse it all depends on the lifestyle in the end.
Caleb on Sep 22, 2022:
Moving from the US to Edinburgh. Want to make sure my budget is doable for Edinburgh. Any suggestions on a monthly target income for a family of 5?
Kevin on Dec 22, 2021:
Dear Guys
I live in the centre of Edinburgh. I'm 44 and pathetic. Let me know if you want: 07754 953333
robina fowler on Mar 13, 2021:
Would like to know how much is rental of a small 2 bedroom house outside of Edinburgh
Anonymous on Oct 17, 2020:
For Edinburgh, I wouldn’t say it’s more expensive than London, you just need to know where to go. The independent bars can serve you a good pint for under £3 still without having to venture into a Spoons or Nicholson’s.

Similarly food wise, you can’t go wrong with Wings, hidden down a side ally on the Royal mile.