Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €8 | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.70 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (€3.94) | €2.68 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (€1.08) | €0.66 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.81 (€3.23) | €1.79 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (€2.35) | €1.13 | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.64 (€5.34) | €3.70 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (€2.37) | €1.20 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 (€0.75) | €1.14 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 (€2.23) | €1.12 | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €4.38 | + 110% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (€2.25) | €1.81 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.18 (€1.36) | €0.78 | + 75% | |
Housing | + 131% | |||
Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 131% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,454 (€1,673) | €593 | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,080 (€1,243) | €411 | + 203% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £161 (€185) | €113 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,179 (€1,357) | €435 | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £819 (€943) | €342 | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 (€126) | €70 | + 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (€23) | €18 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | £331 (€381) | €405 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (€91) | €91 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €4.94 | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €7 | + 85% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (€78) | €76 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £24 (€27) | €27 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 (€87) | €93 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (€98) | €67 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,775 (€23,910) | €25,715 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (€1.40) | €1.39 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (€68) | €33 | + 103% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (€22) | €14 | + 60% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.49 (€5.16) | €6 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (€103) | €57 | + 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.69 (€4.25) | €3.88 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.47 (€1.69) | €3.81 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.28 (€3.78) | €4.09 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.87 (€2.15) | €1.05 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 (€1.40) | €2.71 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€13) | €11 | + 24% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (€39) | €25 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €13 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £104 (€120) | €41 | + 191% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (€61) | €32 | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €4.96 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (€3.41) | €1.40 | + 144% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.82 (€5.55) | €2.57 | + 116% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £394 (€454) | €528 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (€0.11) | €0.24 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (€41) | €44 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €4.44 | + 179% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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