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Cost of living
in Edinburgh.

Living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom costs about $2,700/month all-in for one person, and roughly $6,210/month for a family of four. That is cheaper than 11% of the 310 cities we track, and about 31% below New York.

Last updated August 2026 · How we calculate this

Single person, all-in $2,700/mo
Rent (studio)$1,215
Food & groceries$594
Utilities & internet$270
Transport$216
Fun & everything else$405
Family of four$6,210/mo
How it ranks

Cheaper than 11% of the 310 cities we track.

About 31% cheaper than New York.

Population 515k
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Figures are average all-in monthly costs for one person, in USD — estimates for guidance, not a personal budget. The breakdown is a typical split of the total. Convert to your currency →

Living in Edinburgh — FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Edinburgh?

A single person needs roughly $2,700/month all-in in Edinburgh, United Kingdom — rent, food, transport and utilities. A family of four runs closer to $6,210/month.

Is Edinburgh expensive?

Edinburgh is cheaper than 11% of the 310 cities we track, and about 31% cheaper than New York.

Similar cost of living

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🇩🇪 Munich $2,700🇺🇸 Chicago $2,700🇺🇸 Denver $2,700🇳🇱 The Hague $2,600🇳🇱 Utrecht $2,600🇸🇪 Stockholm $2,600🇩🇰 Aarhus $2,600🇫🇮 Helsinki $2,600

More cities in this country

🇬🇧 Glasgow $2,200🇬🇧 Leeds $2,200🇬🇧 Birmingham $2,300🇬🇧 Manchester $2,400🇬🇧 Bristol $2,500🇬🇧 London $3,600