Cost of Living in Edinburgh

Summary of cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 203.52 kr 162.81-339.19
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 949.74 kr 678.39-1,221.09
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 107.18 kr 94.97-119.26
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 67.84 kr 54.27-81.41
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 62.41 kr 47.49-74.62
Cappuccino (regular) 46.17 kr 37.31-54.27
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 22.60 kr 13.57-37.31
Water (12 oz small bottle) 16.32 kr 13.57-27.14
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 61.31 kr 41.09-92.45
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 17.27 kr 11.54-30.77
Rice (white), (1 lb) 8.16 kr 3.69-12.31
Eggs (regular) (12) 40.18 kr 19.54-65.13
Local Cheese (1 lb) 54.26 kr 21.54-92.31
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 44.97 kr 20.00-70.91
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 95.42 kr 55.39-184.63
Apples (1 lb) 13.62 kr 6.15-27.14
Banana (1 lb) 6.40 kr 4.49-12.31
Oranges (1 lb) 16.60 kr 4.92-30.77
Tomato (1 lb) 26.00 kr 10.83-49.23
Potato (1 lb) 7.97 kr 3.38-12.31
Onion (1 lb) 6.77 kr 3.38-10.83
Lettuce (1 head) 10.75 kr 7.46-13.57
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 16.82 kr 8.14-27.14
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 108.54 kr 88.19-149.24
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 23.18 kr 16.96-27.14
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 30.82 kr 13.57-61.05
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 189.95 kr 149.24-216.95
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 27.14 kr 27.14-27.14
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 841.20 kr 814.06-949.74
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 54.27 kr 40.70-67.84
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 30.62 kr 24.02-88.19
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 407.03 kr 379.90-407.03
Gasoline (1 gallon) 76.55 kr 72.93-88.19
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 383,762.99 kr 339,193.03-383,762.99
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 298,489.87 kr 257,786.70-352,760.75
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 3,516.07 kr 2,035.16-5,766.28
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 156.39 kr 135.68-373.11
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 437.40 kr 339.19-610.55
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 475.39 kr 271.35-1,017.58
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 180.90 kr 67.84-217.08
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 135.68 kr 108.41-203.52
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 17,240.04 kr 14,381.78-19,673.20
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 158,063.95 kr 130,250.12-407,031.64
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 1,185.68 kr 746.22-1,628.13
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 512.18 kr 407.03-678.39
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,097.62 kr 746.22-1,628.13
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 1,219.59 kr 542.71-1,628.13
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 17,056.56 kr 14,924.49-20,351.58
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 12,210.95 kr 8,140.63-16,281.27
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 30,493.45 kr 24,421.90-47,487.02
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 21,670.67 kr 16,281.27-37,989.62
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 6,452.35 kr 5,041.89-7,083.85
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 4,443.16 kr 3,781.42-5,041.89
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 35,548.94 kr
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.12 5.00-7.00

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Last update: May 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.