Cost of living in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 56% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 43% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Glasgow | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 ($20) | $21 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 ($10) | $13 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.56 ($5.62) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.14 ($1.40) | $1.71 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.52 ($4.34) | $9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.99 ($2.46) | $8 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 ($8) | $6 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 ($2.41) | $5.03 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.69 ($0.85) | $2.62 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.16 ($2.66) | $8 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($11) | $25 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.01 ($2.48) | $3.11 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.16 ($1.43) | $4.53 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 59% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Glasgow | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,439 ($1,774) | $4,912 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,001 ($1,234) | $3,730 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £311 ($383) | $316 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,095 ($1,350) | $4,171 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £618 ($762) | $2,509 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £209 ($257) | $224 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 ($28) | $72 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £296 ($365) | $446 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £61 ($75) | $173 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 ($21) | $35 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 32% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Glasgow | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 ($83) | $84 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 ($44) | $67 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 ($104) | $138 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 ($93) | $289 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 53% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Glasgow | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,124 ($29,743) | $57,529 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.48 ($1.82) | $1.08 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £61 ($76) | $192 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 ($19) | $38 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 72% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Glasgow | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £1.95 ($2.40) | $22 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 ($9) | $55 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £64 ($79) | $183 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.56 ($3.16) | $18 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.23 ($2.75) | $10 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.68 ($3.31) | $17 | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.27 ($2.79) | $8 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.87 ($2.30) | $1.97 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 ($21) | $45 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Glasgow | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($49) | $102 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 ($25) | $52 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 ($183) | $575 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £66 ($81) | $183 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 ($13) | $23 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £4.58 ($5.64) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.93 ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £496 ($612) | $1,189 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.44 ($0.54) | $1.74 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 ($50) | $325 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 ($16) | $21 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 959 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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