Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Edinburgh | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 | £13 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 | £6 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.23 | £3.87 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.28 | £1.20 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.73 | £3.27 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.81 | £2.36 | + 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.05 | £5.27 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.31 | £2.35 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 | £1.03 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.87 | £2.83 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 | £9 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.42 | £1.79 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.36 | £1.34 | + 2% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Edinburgh | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,077 | £953 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,669 | £1,073 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £191 | £297 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,281 | £702 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £872 | £544 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 | £125 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £32 | £25 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | £281 | £418 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 | £129 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 | £7 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 | £13 | - 2% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £89 | £69 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 | £37 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 | £99 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £97 | £52 | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,158 | £17,412 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.46 | £1.52 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £66 | £65 | + 0% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 | £18 | + 1% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.12 | £2.31 | + 122% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 | £4.96 | + 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £84 | £94 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.69 | £2.68 | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 | £1.57 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.53 | £4.18 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.42 | £2.17 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 | £1.68 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £21 | £13 | + 64% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Edinburgh | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 | £61 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £23 | £15 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 | £83 | + 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £73 | £72 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 | £7 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 | £3.57 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 | £4.42 | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £410 | £502 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 | £0.09 | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 | £50 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 | £11 | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 319 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 04, 2024.
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