Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€17) | €18 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.91 (€3.32) | €3.40 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.03 (€1.17) | €0.92 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 (€3.26) | €2.54 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.98 (€2.26) | €1.48 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.08 (€3.52) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (€2.22) | €1.55 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (€1.06) | €1.30 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.57 (€1.80) | €1.01 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €5.17 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 (€2.36) | €1.76 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (€1.23) | €1.10 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 79% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,857 (€2,118) | €933 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,171 (€1,336) | €628 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £169 (€192) | €103 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £984 (€1,122) | €576 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £745 (€850) | €420 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £97 (€110) | €73 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (€32) | €32 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £299 (€341) | €357 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (€100) | €99 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.72 (€7) | €4.88 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €10 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £63 (€72) | €77 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (€41) | €31 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (€76) | €79 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (€78) | €98 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 47% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,419 (€26,712) | €22,891 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.68 (€1.91) | €1.71 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (€69) | €39 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (€18) | €13 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.50 (€5.13) | €12 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €6 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £84 (€96) | €41 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.07 (€3.50) | €4.53 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (€1.81) | €2.09 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.84 (€4.37) | €3.33 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (€2.73) | €1.28 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (€1.65) | €1.49 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £21 (€24) | €22 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (€46) | €26 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (€21) | €14 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £119 (€136) | €50 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€69) | €44 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€10) | €8 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.14 (€3.58) | €2.37 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.09 (€5.80) | €3.07 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £417 (€475) | €469 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.19 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (€37) | €45 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€14) | €5.05 | + 173% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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