Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€18) | €11 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.00 (€3.48) | €3.86 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.05 (€1.22) | €0.94 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.31 (€3.84) | €2.27 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (€2.29) | €2.67 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.99 (€4.62) | €5.27 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.08 (€2.41) | €2.51 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (€1.07) | €1.74 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (€2.06) | €0.67 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €5.35 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.21 (€2.56) | €1.60 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (€1.24) | €0.79 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 62% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,863 (€2,160) | €1,195 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,273 (€1,476) | €777 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £169 (€196) | €185 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,003 (€1,164) | €587 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £755 (€876) | €415 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £97 (€112) | €99 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (€31) | €25 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £299 (€346) | €525 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 (€90) | €105 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.72 (€7) | €5.38 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £65 (€76) | €71 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (€41) | €30 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (€80) | €82 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (€79) | €92 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,688 (€27,467) | €22,531 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.68 (€1.94) | €1.51 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £61 (€70) | €59 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (€18) | €15 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.50 (€5.22) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £84 (€97) | €46 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.07 (€3.56) | €3.50 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (€1.84) | €2.20 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.84 (€4.45) | €2.16 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (€2.77) | €1.23 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (€1.67) | €1.43 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £21 (€24) | €17 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (€47) | €27 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (€21) | €19 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £118 (€137) | €69 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€70) | €51 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€11) | €6 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.15 (€3.65) | €2.67 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.32 (€6) | €2.93 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £410 (€475) | €445 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.13) | €0.09 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€38) | €34 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€14) | €5.94 | + 136% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 225 prices entered by 31 different people.
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