Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 | £9 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 | £6.00 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.23 | £3.70 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.28 | £0.84 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.73 | £2.64 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.81 | £1.87 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.05 | £5.25 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.31 | £1.61 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 | £0.79 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.87 | £2.06 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 | £8 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.42 | £1.62 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.36 | £0.99 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,038 | £1,430 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,475 | £928 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £191 | £249 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,297 | £1,104 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £885 | £764 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 | £143 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £29 | £29 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £281 | £313 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 | £77 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 | £5.67 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 | £12 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £89 | £68 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £37 | £37 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 | £77 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £97 | £48 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,926 | £18,757 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 | £1.38 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £64 | £61 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 | £13 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.12 | £2.41 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 | £9 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £84 | £124 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.69 | £3.26 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 | £1.32 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.53 | £2.34 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.42 | £1.84 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 | £1.39 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £21 | £9 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 | £26 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 | £17 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 | £85 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £73 | £55 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 | £7 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 | £2.85 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 | £4.34 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £410 | £359 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 | £0.16 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 | £24 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 | £11 | + 41% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 222 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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