Cost of Living in Edinburgh

Summary of cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 201.58 kr 161.26-335.96
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 940.70 kr 671.93-1,276.67
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 106.16 kr 89.90-120.95
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 67.19 kr 53.75-80.63
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 62.49 kr 47.04-80.63
Cappuccino (regular) 45.76 kr 36.96-53.75
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 24.07 kr 13.44-37.63
Water (12 oz small bottle) 16.12 kr 13.44-26.88
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 60.89 kr 34.59-91.57
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 16.89 kr 9.75-30.48
Rice (white), (1 lb) 7.94 kr 3.66-12.19
Eggs (regular) (12) 39.79 kr 19.35-64.22
Local Cheese (1 lb) 53.74 kr 21.33-91.43
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 44.54 kr 19.81-69.91
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 94.51 kr 54.86-182.87
Apples (1 lb) 12.78 kr 6.10-21.33
Banana (1 lb) 6.19 kr 4.45-12.19
Oranges (1 lb) 16.46 kr 4.88-30.48
Tomato (1 lb) 25.75 kr 10.87-48.77
Potato (1 lb) 7.74 kr 3.35-12.19
Onion (1 lb) 6.71 kr 3.35-10.75
Lettuce (1 head) 10.82 kr 7.39-13.44
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 16.68 kr 8.06-26.88
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 107.51 kr 87.35-147.82
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 22.96 kr 16.80-26.88
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 30.53 kr 13.44-60.47
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 188.14 kr 147.82-214.88
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 26.88 kr 26.88-26.88
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 833.19 kr 806.31-940.70
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 53.75 kr 40.32-67.19
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 30.33 kr 23.79-87.35
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 403.16 kr 376.28-403.16
Gasoline (1 gallon) 76.52 kr 72.24-88.51
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 380,110.30 kr 362,841.72-380,110.30
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 302,327.79 kr 255,333.06-349,403.14
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 3,658.58 kr 2,015.79-5,711.40
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 156.04 kr 134.39-403.16
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 433.23 kr 335.96-604.74
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 455.67 kr 268.77-1,007.89
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 179.18 kr 67.19-215.02
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 134.39 kr 94.07-201.58
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 17,075.95 kr 14,244.90-19,485.94
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 156,559.48 kr 129,010.39-403,157.47
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 1,155.57 kr 739.12-1,612.63
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 532.50 kr 403.16-671.93
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,043.71 kr 739.12-1,478.24
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 1,207.98 kr 537.54-1,612.63
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 17,078.20 kr 14,782.44-20,157.87
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 11,806.75 kr 8,063.15-16,126.30
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 30,166.08 kr 24,189.45-47,035.04
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 21,146.00 kr 16,126.30-37,628.03
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 6,390.94 kr 4,993.90-7,016.43
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 4,400.87 kr 3,745.42-4,993.90
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 34,823.49 kr
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.