Nice vs Edinburgh Cost of Living
Nice (France) · Overall index 55.3 — Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0
Summary
- Overall, Edinburgh is 7% more expensive than Nice.
- Telecom in Edinburgh is 12% more expensive than in Nice.
- Groceries in Edinburgh is 8% more expensive than in Nice.
| Item | Nice | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +3% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,392 | $1,443 | +4% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,066 | $1,162 | +9% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,653 | $2,865 | +8% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,967 | $1,811 | -8% |
| Groceries | +8% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.87 | $0.92 | +6% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.8 | $3.19 | +14% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.64 | $3.73 | +2% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.48 | $3.67 | +5% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.1 | $11.8 | +17% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.1 | $9.77 | -3% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.9 | $14.3 | -4% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.56 | $4.4 | +24% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.64 | $1.49 | -9% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.01 | $3.65 | +21% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.56 | $4.12 | +16% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.13 | $2.52 | +18% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.25 | $2.33 | +4% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.02 | $2.2 | +9% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.66 | $1.8 | +8% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.4 | $10.7 | +3% |
| Transport | +5% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.65 | $1.64 | -1% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74.3 | $74 | 0% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.73 | $2.9 | +6% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | $1.29 | +6% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.62 | $0.68 | +10% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,274 | $20,187 | +10% |
| Dining out | +7% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.7 | $14.3 | -3% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $81.7 | $93.6 | +15% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.6 | $9.08 | +6% |
| Cappuccino | $3.26 | $3.72 | +14% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.79 | $1.73 | -3% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.32 | $4.94 | +14% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.83 | $5.59 | +16% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $1.43 | 0% |
| Telecom | +12% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $46.4 | $54.3 | +17% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $49.9 | $53.6 | +7% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.24 | -4% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.3 | $13 | +26% |
| Utilities & household | +5% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $126 | $122 | -3% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.16 | 0% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.67 | $3.41 | -7% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.13 | $1.06 | -6% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $14.7 | $18 | +22% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $53.9 | $61.5 | +14% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.8 | $12.3 | +14% |
| Men's haircut | $24.3 | $26.7 | +10% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.2 | $20.3 | +18% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,563 | $1,472 | -6% |
3,332 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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