🇬🇧Cost of Living in Glasgow
United Kingdom · Population: 635,000 · Cost Index: 64/100
Cost of Living in Glasgow
United Kingdom · Europe
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, celebrated for its Victorian architecture, vibrant arts scene, and friendly locals. It offers a more affordable alternative to Edinburgh with excellent universities and a thriving nightlife.
635,000
Population
64
Cost Index
56
Safety Index
70
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $1,750 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$850.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$600.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,550.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,050.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$14.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$58.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$8.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.25Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.20Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.40Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.75Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$7.30Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.10Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.25Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$70.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$2.50Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$3.80Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$1.40Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.70Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$190.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$20.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$33.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$0.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$60.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$0.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$36.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$12.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$3.70Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$5.50Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$65.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$30.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$80.00Compare Glasgow with another city
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- GBP
- Language
- English
- Cost Index
- 64/100
- Safety Index
- 56/100
- Quality of Life
- 70/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.