Cost of living in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Buffalo, New York (United States)
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 ($19) | $17 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($9) | $12 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 ($4.65) | $4.81 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.08 ($1.37) | $0.90 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.14 ($3.99) | $3.81 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.16 ($2.76) | $3.12 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 ($8) | $5.67 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 ($2.52) | $3.80 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.72 ($0.92) | $1.79 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.18 ($2.77) | $5.60 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($11) | $19 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.08 ($2.64) | $2.47 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 ($1.20) | $1.61 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,236 ($1,574) | $1,579 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £777 ($989) | $1,112 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £169 ($215) | $223 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £929 ($1,182) | $1,031 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £586 ($746) | $786 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £90 ($114) | $134 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 ($30) | $48 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | £300 ($382) | $242 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 ($95) | $106 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.94 ($8) | $12 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 ($18) | $16 | + 13% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 ($91) | $48 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 ($40) | $56 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 ($105) | $103 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 ($75) | $101 | - 26% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,446 ($29,850) | $25,073 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.55 ($1.98) | $0.82 | + 142% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £58 ($74) | $69 | + 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 ($22) | $22 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 41% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.71 ($3.44) | $10 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 ($9) | $27 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 ($78) | $88 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.15 ($4.01) | $7 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.86 ($2.37) | $4.49 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.87 ($3.65) | $5.88 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.08 ($2.65) | $5.00 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 ($2.26) | $2.92 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($17) | $18 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 ($48) | $48 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 ($23) | $23 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 ($158) | $188 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 ($88) | $68 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 ($13) | $10 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.78 ($4.82) | $5.35 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.74 ($6) | $5.16 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £504 ($642) | $432 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 ($0.10) | $0.18 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 ($51) | $20 | + 163% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($16) | $12 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
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These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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