Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 42% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($12) | $17 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.80 ($7) | $10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.04 ($5.01) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 ($1.10) | $1.69 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.88 ($3.57) | $5.99 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.15 ($2.67) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.87 ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £3.90 ($4.83) | $4.88 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 ($0.98) | $2.46 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.90 ($2.35) | $3.30 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.93 ($2.40) | $2.45 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 ($1.12) | $4.34 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 34% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,422 ($1,764) | $2,550 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £996 ($1,236) | $1,846 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £138 ($171) | $274 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £886 ($1,099) | $1,691 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £710 ($881) | $1,289 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £89 ($110) | $142 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 ($25) | $41 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £312 ($388) | $450 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £95 ($118) | $132 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 ($13) | $26 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 40% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 ($82) | $66 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £26 ($33) | $75 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 ($95) | $100 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £79 ($98) | $181 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,627 ($25,588) | $25,902 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 ($1.58) | $1.02 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £54 ($68) | $43 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 ($23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 42% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.77 ($5.91) | $12 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 ($8) | $28 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 ($111) | $115 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.71 ($4.60) | $9 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 ($1.93) | $5.06 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.60 ($4.47) | $5.65 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 ($2.47) | $5.11 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.23 ($1.52) | $1.99 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($15) | $25 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 ($46) | $57 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($24) | $25 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £101 ($125) | $202 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 ($68) | $97 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($10) | $12 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.90 ($3.60) | $5.90 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.73 ($5.87) | $6 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £394 ($489) | $429 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 ($0.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 ($50) | $51 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 ($13) | $10 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 392 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,900 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,250 (£4,232) in Edinburgh.
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