Cost of living in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 39% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Glasgow | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 | £15 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 | £8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.65 | £3.85 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.99 | £1.09 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.79 | £3.98 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 | £2.20 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 | £4.40 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.12 | £1.97 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 | £0.79 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.22 | £1.83 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 | £11 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.24 | £2.10 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 | £1.23 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 55% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Glasgow | London | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,448 | £3,948 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £909 | £3,483 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £178 | £155 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,309 | £3,406 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £657 | £1,950 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £209 | £136 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 | £27 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £270 | £254 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £65 | £121 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 | £5.72 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 | £12 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Glasgow | London | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £74 | £72 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 | £35 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 | £83 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 | £92 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 55% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Glasgow | London | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,642 | £26,280 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.45 | £1.41 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £61 | £180 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 | £22 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Glasgow | London | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £1.95 | £2.79 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 | £7 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £64 | £52 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.56 | £3.62 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.23 | £2.06 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.68 | £4.81 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.27 | £2.08 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.87 | £2.22 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 | £16 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Glasgow | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 | £46 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 | £24 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £125 | £127 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £59 | £79 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 | £13 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £4.62 | £3.91 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.95 | £7 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £496 | £398 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.44 | £0.13 | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 | £49 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 | £16 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,118 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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