United Kingdom
Cost of Living in Edinburgh
Monthly Total
$3,186
$55,755
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,349
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$61
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,349
$23,608
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$339
$5,933
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$151
$2,643
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$288
$5,040
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$450
$7,875
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$293
$5,128
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$283
$4,953
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$33
$578
Monthly Total
$3,186
$55,755
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