Cost of Living in Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom · Currency: GBP
Overall
59.0
Rent
36.9
Groceries
69.3
Dining out
62.5
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,443 | 50 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,162 | 26 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,865 | 22 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,811 | 46 data points |
Average prices in Edinburgh
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,443 | 50 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,162 | 26 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,865 | 22 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,811 | 46 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | 39 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $3.19 | 59 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.73 | 27 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.67 | 15 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.8 | 8 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.77 | 47 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.3 | 13 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.4 | 47 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.49 | 52 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.65 | 20 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.12 | 48 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.52 | 12 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.33 | 28 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.2 | 5 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.8 | 48 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.7 | 37 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.64 | 42 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74 | 51 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.9 | 39 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.29 | 20 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.68 | 35 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $20,187 | 23 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.3 | 34 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $93.6 | 11 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.08 | 14 data points |
| Cappuccino | $3.72 | 30 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.73 | 13 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.94 | 14 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.59 | 40 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | 13 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.3 | 54 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.6 | 45 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | 19 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13 | 26 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | 37 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | 34 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.41 | 11 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.06 | 54 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | 24 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $61.5 | 56 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.3 | 52 data points |
| Men's haircut | $26.7 | 35 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.3 | 38 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,472 | 36 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15