Cost of Living: London vs Edinburgh
Compare cost of living between London and Edinburgh. See how much you’d need to earn in one city to match the other.
Relative cost
Edinburgh is about 18% less expensive than London.
Based on our cost-of-living indices (housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses).
Equivalent salary
To have a similar standard of living in Edinburgh as someone earning $60,000 in London, you’d need approximately 48,913 GBP/year in Edinburgh.
How we compare London and Edinburgh
We use relative cost-of-living indices for housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses. The equivalent salary is an estimate; your own spending and lifestyle will affect the real number.