Edinburgh vs London Cost of Living
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 41% more expensive than Edinburgh.
- Rent in London is 112% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
- Transport in London is 30% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
| Item | Edinburgh | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +112% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,443 | $2,992 | +107% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,162 | $2,223 | +91% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,865 | $6,498 | +127% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,811 | $4,097 | +126% |
| Groceries | +25% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.21 | +32% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.19 | $4.07 | +28% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.73 | $4.67 | +25% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.67 | $4.37 | +19% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.8 | $14.3 | +21% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.77 | $11 | +13% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.3 | $17.4 | +22% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.4 | $5.26 | +20% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.49 | $1.98 | +33% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.65 | $4.45 | +22% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.12 | $5.8 | +41% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.52 | $2.72 | +8% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.33 | $2.83 | +21% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.2 | $2.51 | +14% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.8 | $2.52 | +40% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.7 | $15.9 | +49% |
| Transport | +30% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.64 | $2.53 | +54% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74 | $113 | +53% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.9 | $3.64 | +26% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.29 | $1.7 | +32% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.68 | $0.78 | +15% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $20,187 | $22,721 | +13% |
| Dining out | +29% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.3 | $21.7 | +52% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $93.6 | $106 | +13% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.08 | $9.63 | +6% |
| Cappuccino | $3.72 | $4.39 | +18% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.73 | $2.43 | +40% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.94 | $7.39 | +50% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.59 | $7.95 | +42% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $1.76 | +23% |
| Telecom | +14% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.3 | $51.7 | -5% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.6 | $63.5 | +18% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.33 | +38% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13 | $14.4 | +11% |
| Utilities & household | +26% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $155 | +27% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.22 | +38% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.41 | $4.47 | +31% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.06 | $1.5 | +42% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $20.8 | +16% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $61.5 | $85.7 | +39% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.3 | $16 | +30% |
| Men's haircut | $26.7 | $27 | +1% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.3 | $24 | +18% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,472 | $1,856 | +26% |
3,011 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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