Cost of living in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Nice (France)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (€16) | €18 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.68 (€4.23) | €5.87 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (€1.01) | €1.41 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.52 (€2.90) | €5.26 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.44 (€2.80) | €3.03 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.39 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 (€2.51) | €2.58 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.63 (€0.73) | €1.71 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.18 (€2.50) | €2.35 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.99 (€2.29) | €2.49 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (€1.12) | €1.35 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Nice | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,319 (€1,517) | €1,721 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £798 (€917) | €1,249 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £172 (€198) | €219 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,041 (€1,196) | €946 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £646 (€743) | €697 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £89 (€103) | €157 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (€27) | €31 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £314 (€361) | €378 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (€84) | €106 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (€16) | €16 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Nice | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (€81) | €79 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (€35) | €38 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £90 (€103) | €87 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £57 (€66) | €104 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Nice | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,631 (€27,164) | €32,850 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.64 (€1.88) | €1.83 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £54 (€62) | €38 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€14) | €25 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.61 (€3.00) | €5.81 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £77 (€89) | €25 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.51 (€2.89) | €4.10 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (€1.85) | €4.02 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.51 (€2.89) | €4.26 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.94 (€2.23) | €1.87 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.64 (€1.89) | €2.06 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €16 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Glasgow | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (€40) | €39 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €27 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £77 (€89) | €65 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (€75) | €70 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.32 (€3.82) | €3.70 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.74 (€5.45) | €8 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £444 (€510) | €592 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (€0.09) | €0.28 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (€42) | €31 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€15) | €10 | + 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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