Cost of Living in Edinburgh
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Overall, the cost of living in Edinburgh is below the New York City baseline (composite index 58 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)56
Groceries index64
Dining out index62
Transport index52
Utilities index58
Median annual salary$38,000
Minimum wage$14.60/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,200
Est. monthly healthcare premium$0
YoY inflation3.3%
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