Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (€19) | €12 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (€4.96) | €3.31 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.30 (€1.54) | €0.96 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.80 (€4.50) | €3.66 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.81 (€4.51) | €2.02 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.04 (€5.97) | €4.74 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.31 (€2.74) | €1.99 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 (€1.35) | €1.46 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.90 (€2.24) | €1.06 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €5.73 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.40 (€2.84) | €2.06 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.09 (€1.29) | €0.95 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,077 (€2,459) | €1,633 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,669 (€1,976) | €1,187 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £191 (€226) | €140 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,281 (€1,517) | €1,201 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £872 (€1,032) | €844 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 (€130) | €86 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £32 (€38) | €21 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £281 (€333) | €411 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 (€92) | €163 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €9 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £89 (€105) | €96 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (€45) | €37 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (€100) | €95 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £97 (€115) | €97 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,158 (€33,335) | €26,835 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.46 (€1.73) | €1.80 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £65 (€78) | €39 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (€22) | €12 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.87 (€7) | €5.21 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £84 (€99) | €78 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.64 (€5.49) | €3.48 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.67 (€1.98) | €4.37 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (€4.27) | €4.37 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.38 (€2.82) | €1.91 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (€1.71) | €2.56 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £23 (€27) | €16 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (€48) | €35 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€28) | €15 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (€160) | €69 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £73 (€87) | €52 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€11) | €9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 (€4.22) | €3.39 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (€8) | €2.02 | + 274% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £410 (€485) | €543 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.14) | €0.18 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (€52) | €36 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€18) | €5.18 | + 239% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
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