Düsseldorf vs Edinburgh Cost of Living
Düsseldorf (Germany) · Overall index 56.6 — Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0
Summary
- Overall, Edinburgh is 4% more expensive than Düsseldorf.
- Telecom in Edinburgh is 10% more expensive than in Düsseldorf.
- Groceries in Edinburgh is 5% more expensive than in Düsseldorf.
| Item | Düsseldorf | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +2% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,666 | $1,443 | -13% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $919 | $1,162 | +26% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,954 | $2,865 | -3% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,749 | $1,811 | +4% |
| Groceries | +5% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.01 | $0.92 | -9% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.68 | $3.19 | +19% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.44 | $3.73 | +8% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.84 | $3.67 | -4% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.9 | $11.8 | +8% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.4 | $9.77 | -6% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14 | $14.3 | +2% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.7 | $4.4 | +19% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.42 | $1.49 | +5% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.62 | $3.65 | +1% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.42 | $4.12 | -7% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.96 | $2.52 | +29% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2 | $2.33 | +17% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.08 | $2.2 | +6% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.71 | $1.8 | +5% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.3 | $10.7 | -5% |
| Transport | +1% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.87 | $1.64 | -12% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $84.4 | $74 | -12% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.83 | $2.9 | +2% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.24 | $1.29 | +4% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.59 | $0.68 | +15% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,675 | $20,187 | +8% |
| Dining out | +4% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.3 | $14.3 | 0% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $71.7 | $93.6 | +31% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.98 | $9.08 | +14% |
| Cappuccino | $3.29 | $3.72 | +13% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.03 | $1.73 | -15% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.6 | $4.94 | -12% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5 | $5.59 | +12% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.52 | $1.43 | -6% |
| Telecom | +10% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $48.6 | $54.3 | +12% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $50.2 | $53.6 | +7% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.24 | 0% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11 | $13 | +18% |
| Utilities & household | +3% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $137 | $122 | -11% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.16 | +14% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.37 | $3.41 | +1% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.07 | $1.06 | -1% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17 | $18 | +6% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $56.2 | $61.5 | +9% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.2 | $12.3 | +21% |
| Men's haircut | $25.5 | $26.7 | +5% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.9 | $20.3 | -3% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,549 | $1,472 | -5% |
3,415 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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