Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 36% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($17) | $19 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.28 ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.12 ($4.28) | $7 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 ($1.26) | $1.69 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.94 ($4.04) | $6 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 ($2.59) | $7 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.70 ($5.09) | $10 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 ($2.61) | $4.89 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.83 ($1.14) | $2.41 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.77 ($2.43) | $3.43 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 ($2.66) | $2.56 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 ($1.43) | $4.30 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,541 ($2,117) | $2,610 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,219 ($1,675) | $1,963 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £165 ($226) | $279 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,025 ($1,408) | $1,732 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £756 ($1,038) | $1,316 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £115 ($157) | $143 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £29 ($39) | $41 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | £333 ($458) | $450 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 ($112) | $132 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($10) | $14 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($15) | $26 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 28% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 ($95) | $66 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 ($41) | $75 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 ($95) | $101 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 ($99) | $172 | - 43% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,921 ($30,113) | $25,902 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 ($1.62) | $1.03 | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £57 ($79) | $42 | + 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 ($23) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.44 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 ($9) | $29 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 ($123) | $115 | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.30 ($4.53) | $9 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 ($2.04) | $4.89 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.50 ($4.80) | $5.81 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 ($2.49) | $5.70 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 ($1.78) | $2.05 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($16) | $25 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 ($47) | $58 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($25) | $26 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £104 ($142) | $123 | + 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 ($78) | $110 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($12) | $13 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.77 ($3.80) | $6 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.59 ($6) | $7 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £393 ($540) | $429 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 ($0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 ($48) | $51 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 ($15) | $10 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,600 in Maui you would need to make just about $6,655 (£4,844) in Edinburgh.
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