United Kingdom
Scotland's dramatic capital built on ancient volcanic rock, known for its medieval Old Town, the world's largest arts festival, and a literary soul.
#136 of 250
26% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 063
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Edinburgh is the 136. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 063 for one adult.
Most of that goes on transportation, which runs 233% above the median city and adds $ 149 a month: monthly transit pass $ 106, one-way ticket $ 3. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants, healthcare.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
46 prices on this page come from live scrapers (14 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/edinburgh. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 7.62 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Beef (1kg) | 14.24 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 24.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 12.30 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.26 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Cheese (1kg) | 9.62 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Butter (200g) | 1.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Eggs (12) | 5.43 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Bread (500g) | 1.64 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.65 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.65 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Oats (500g) | 1.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.21 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.29 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 4.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tesco |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.26 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Garlic (1kg) | 17.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.70 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.41 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Banana (1kg) | 4.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.31 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.62 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Tesco |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.92 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.80 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 105.77 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 3.17 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 4.76 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 2.82 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.30 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 123.66 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo electricity tariffs |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 10.58 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 31.73 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 39.09 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 19.17 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 171.88 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 2.60 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API), European Online Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 71.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 78.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 142.13 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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