Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 ($19) | $16 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.91 ($3.63) | $5.68 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.03 ($1.28) | $0.93 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 ($3.56) | $3.17 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.98 ($2.46) | $5.20 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.08 ($3.84) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 ($2.43) | $3.70 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 ($1.16) | $1.62 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.57 ($1.96) | $3.22 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($9) | $17 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 ($2.57) | $2.18 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 ($1.34) | $2.82 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 19% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,857 ($2,312) | $2,558 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,171 ($1,458) | $1,617 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £169 ($210) | $176 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £984 ($1,225) | $1,606 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £745 ($927) | $969 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £97 ($120) | $260 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 ($35) | $57 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £299 ($372) | $319 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 ($109) | $98 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.72 ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($15) | $21 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £63 ($79) | $52 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 ($44) | $36 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 ($83) | $106 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 ($85) | $121 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,419 ($29,159) | $23,005 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.68 ($2.09) | $1.17 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 ($75) | $70 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 ($19) | $30 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.50 ($5.60) | $10 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 ($11) | $26 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £84 ($104) | $154 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.07 ($3.82) | $8 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 ($1.98) | $5.01 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.84 ($4.78) | $4.29 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 ($2.98) | $4.47 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 ($1.80) | $2.65 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £21 ($26) | $22 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($50) | $59 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 ($23) | $27 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £119 ($148) | $269 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 ($75) | $103 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($11) | $12 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.14 ($3.91) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.09 ($6) | $8 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £413 ($514) | $565 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 ($0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 ($41) | $48 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($15) | $11 | + 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 357 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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