🇬🇧Cost of Living in Edinburgh
United Kingdom · Population: 540,000 · Cost Index: 75/100
Cost of Living in Edinburgh
United Kingdom · Europe
Edinburgh, Scotland's historic capital, offers a stunning blend of medieval and Georgian architecture, world-famous festivals, and a high quality of life with living costs slightly below London.
540,000
Population
75
Cost Index
72
Safety Index
78
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $2,050 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,050.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$750.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$2,000.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,400.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$16.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$65.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$8.50Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.30Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.30Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.50Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$3.00Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$8.00Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.20Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.30Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$65.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$2.10Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$4.00Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$1.50Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.70Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$200.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$22.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$35.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$0.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$70.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$12.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$42.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$13.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.00Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$6.50Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$72.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$35.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$85.00Compare Edinburgh with another city
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- GBP
- Language
- English
- Cost Index
- 75/100
- Safety Index
- 72/100
- Quality of Life
- 78/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.