Cost of Living in Edinburgh

Summary of cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom:

Restaurants
Edit Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 348.58 R 278.87-580.97
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 1,626.71 R 1,161.94-2,091.49
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 183.59 R 162.67-204.27
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 116.19 R 92.96-139.43
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 106.90 R 81.34-127.81
Cappuccino (regular) 79.08 R 63.91-92.96
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 38.72 R 23.24-63.91
Water (12 oz small bottle) 27.96 R 23.24-46.48
Markets
Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 105.02 R 70.37-158.34
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 29.59 R 19.76-52.70
Rice (white), (1 lb) 13.97 R 6.32-21.08
Eggs (regular) (12) 68.81 R 33.46-111.55
Local Cheese (1 lb) 92.94 R 36.89-158.11
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 77.03 R 34.26-121.59
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 163.43 R 94.87-316.23
Apples (1 lb) 23.33 R 10.54-46.48
Banana (1 lb) 10.97 R 7.69-21.08
Oranges (1 lb) 28.43 R 8.43-52.70
Tomato (1 lb) 44.53 R 18.56-84.33
Potato (1 lb) 13.65 R 5.80-21.08
Onion (1 lb) 11.60 R 5.80-18.56
Lettuce (1 head) 18.41 R 12.78-23.24
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 28.81 R 13.94-46.48
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 185.91 R 151.05-255.63
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 39.70 R 29.05-46.48
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 52.79 R 23.24-104.57
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 325.34 R 255.63-371.59
Transportation
Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 46.48 R 46.48-46.48
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 1,440.80 R 1,394.33-1,626.71
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 92.96 R 69.72-116.19
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 52.45 R 41.14-151.05
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 697.16 R 650.69-697.16
Gasoline (1 gallon) 131.11 R 124.91-151.05
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 657,308.22 R 580,968.91-657,308.22
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 511,252.64 R 441,536.37-604,207.66
Utilities (Monthly)
Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 6,022.31 R 3,485.81-9,876.47
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 267.86 R 232.39-639.07
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 749.17 R 580.97-1,045.74
Sports And Leisure
Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 814.25 R 464.78-1,742.91
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 309.85 R 116.19-371.82
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 232.39 R 185.68-348.58
Childcare
Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 29,528.70 R 24,633.08-33,696.20
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 270,731.51 R 223,092.06-697,162.69
Clothing And Shoes
Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 2,030.83 R 1,278.13-2,788.65
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 877.26 R 697.16-1,161.94
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,879.99 R 1,278.13-2,788.65
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 2,088.91 R 929.55-2,788.65
Rent Per Month
Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 29,214.44 R 25,562.63-34,858.13
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 20,914.88 R 13,943.25-27,886.51
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 52,229.10 R 41,829.76-81,335.65
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 37,117.46 R 27,886.51-65,068.52
Buy Apartment Price
Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 11,051.57 R 8,635.73-12,133.20
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 7,610.24 R 6,476.80-8,635.73
Salaries And Financing
Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 60,888.12 R
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.12 5.00-7.00

Prices in Edinburgh

This city had 1093 entries in the past 12 months by 167 different contributors.
Last update: May 2024
Sources and References
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Sign Up for Our Newsletter:
Your Email Address:
  
  
Leave a comment:

Your name: Sign In

Your email address (optional):

Your comment (no HTML):

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.