Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 | £10 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.70 | £6 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 | £3.36 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 | £1.01 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.81 | £2.86 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 | £1.28 | + 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.64 | £5.47 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 | £1.94 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 | £0.85 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 | £1.71 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 | £8 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 | £1.78 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.18 | £0.90 | + 31% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,454 | £1,801 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,080 | £1,197 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £161 | £138 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,179 | £981 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £819 | £609 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 | £131 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 | £17 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | £331 | £331 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 | £66 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 | £5.73 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 | £11 | + 6% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 | £81 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £24 | £29 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 | £67 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 | £63 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,775 | £17,216 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 | £1.21 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £59 | £52 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 | £13 | + 42% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.49 | £3.90 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 | £7 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 | £80 | + 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.69 | £3.07 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.47 | £1.41 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.28 | £3.30 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.87 | £1.51 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 | £1.20 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 | £12 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 | £32 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 | £23 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £104 | £89 | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 | £51 | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 | £7 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 | £3.62 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.82 | £4.40 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £394 | £401 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 | £0.17 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 | £27 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 | £9 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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