- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom
- London
- Glasgow
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between London (United Kingdom) and Glasgow (United Kingdom)
| Food | 17% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £13.68 | £10.89 | 26% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 | £4.87 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £4.62 | £4.48 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 | £1.10 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.78 | £2.15 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.48 | £2.21 | 12% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.78 | £2.64 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 | £1.46 | 47% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £2.09 | £1.78 | 18% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.56 | £1.56 | 0% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8.52 | £8.09 | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.94 | £1.69 | 14% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 | £0.96 | 16% |
| Housing | 161% | ||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 161% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £2,214 | £686 | 223% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £115 | £92 | 25% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £21 | £15.78 | 32% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £490 | £440 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £107 | £92 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.70 | £5.31 | 26% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10.03 | £9.67 | 4% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £74 | £64 | 15% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £35 | £30 | 18% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £64 | £58 | 10% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £71 | £47 | 52% |
| Transportation | 97% | ||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 97% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,539 | £15,571 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 | £1.38 | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £125 | £49 | 154% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | £16.31 | £11.74 | 39% |
| Personal Care | 31% | ||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £5.88 | £5.84 | 1% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.80 | £3.07 | 24% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.36 | £1.71 | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.71 | £2.42 | 53% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.30 | £1.79 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.13 | £1.57 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 | £9 | 126% |
| Entertainment | 35% | ||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 | £20 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 | £15.85 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £136 | £66 | 105% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £75 | £52 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9.14 | £5.94 | 54% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.65 | £2.67 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £3.81 | £2.81 | 36% |
| iPod nano 16GB | £131 | £126 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.27 | £0.26 | 4% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £66 | £38 | 73% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £7.63 | £7.57 | 1% |
| TOTAL | 76% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,787 prices entered by 1,105 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least £5,514
in London
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,125
in Glasgow.