Edinburgh, United Kingdom is Slightly expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2246 for one person and $5663 for a family of four, including rent.
Edinburgh is 13% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Edinburgh is 35% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Edinburgh is, on average, 3% lower than in Columbus.
Edinburgh is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The high cost of living in Edinburgh is largely driven by elevated rent and utilities. This can make it challenging for those without a substantial income.
Food costs are 6% higher than the European benchmark, which can impact overall monthly expenses. This may be a consideration for budgeting.
Public transport is 25% higher than the European benchmark, making it a significant factor in living costs. Residents should factor this into their monthly budgets.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 18.6 $ |
| Dinner | 83.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.34 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.74 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.16 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.63 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 19.9 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.63 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 87.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.5 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 113 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.3 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 191 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 294 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 42.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,009 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,980 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,425 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,692 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,033 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,677 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,703 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.85% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.9 $ |
| Haircut | 24.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 119 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,775 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,136 $ |