Cost of living in Paisley is 14% lower than in Glasgow (without rent).
Rent in Paisley is 8% cheaper than in Glasgow.
Cost of living including rent in Paisley is 11% lower than in Glasgow.
Food in Paisley is 4% cheaper than in Glasgow.
Transport in Paisley is 55% cheaper than in Glasgow.
| Paisley | Glasgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Paisley | Glasgow | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.9 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 81.6 $ | 90.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.15 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.83 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.26 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.18 $ | 2.26 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.64 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.28 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.92 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.74 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 18.9 $ | 19.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.66 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 77.5 $ | 80.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.5 $ | 20.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 89.8 $ | 85.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.98 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.9 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.01 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.48 $ | 2.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
134 $ | 148 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
206 $ | 227 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.9 $ | 41.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 818 $ | 882 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,471 $ | 1,640 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,102 $ | 1,254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,999 $ | 2,451 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,147 $ | 3,909 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,449 $ | 3,280 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,280 $ | 3,562 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.58 % | 5.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.4 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Haircut | 16.9 $ | 17.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 121 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85 $ | 94.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,308 $ | 1,167 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,179 $ | 12,979 $ |