Is England or Scotland cheaper?

Scotland is cheaper to live in than England One of the delights that moving to Scotland will bring is a much cheaper standard of living. The living costs in most Scottish cities are around 10% cheaper than those in popular UK cities. In fact, living in Scotland is supposedly 30% cheaper than setting up shop in London!



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England arguably beats Scotland when it comes to visiting historical sites (you just can't top Stonehenge) but Scotland has extraordinary landscapes you could easily spend months wandering around. England has the cities, but Scotland has the cuisine.

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Cost of groceries in Scotland Scotland generally has a lower cost-of-living index than most places in the UK, and this is reflected in the cost of food. Of the locations we surveyed, Glasgow has the most affordable grocery rates, and some average prices for commonly bought items are: Milk (1L): £0.98. Bread loaf: £1.05.

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for about £2 with a cup of coffee for £1.50, or you could go to a restaurant (in the cities, usually a hotel restaurant) and pay as much as £15 a head for breakfast. For lunch, similar, you could go to a supermarket and get a meal deal (sandwich, crisps and a drink) for ~£5 or you could go for a lunch at £30 a head.

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Property prices in Edinburgh are around 30% higher than those in Glasgow, so if you're on a budget, Glasgow is the definite winner. If we put property prices aside, the cost of living in both cities is relatively similar, with Glasgow still being a little cheaper than Scotland's capital, Edinburgh.

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While most people leave London for smaller cities, Edinburgh offers the chance to head out into nature and explore parts of the Scottish Highlands. Truthfully, I'd say that both cities are well situated for day trips, but if I had to choose I'd give the edge to London.

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We also find a mid-life peak in suicides in Scotland. Despite higher mortality and suicide rates in Scotland than in England, paradoxically we find that the Scots are happier than the English. Northern Ireland is the happiest of the four home countries.

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One of the many great things about Scotland is that you can experience it on any budget. From luxurious hotels, to affordable hostels, free walking tours to private guided tours of the Scottish Highlands- your trip to Scotland can be tailored to suit you, and how much you are willing to spend.

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Scotland has done extremely well in the Index overall this year, with Edinburgh coming in first place and Glasgow in fourth. Seems like it's the place to be right now – so if you live there currently, congratulations! And if you don't, it may well be time to plan a visit.

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To recap, the seven best places to live in Scotland are:
  • Edinburgh: Best for culture.
  • Glasgow: Best work opportunities.
  • Isle of Bute: Best island to live on.
  • North Berwick: Best for retirement.
  • Dundee: Best for families.
  • Inverness: Best for accessing nature.
  • Stirling: Best for affordability.


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What's in a Scottish Breakfast? Ingredients vary from place to place, but the basic ingredients to a traditional breakfast include square lorne sausage, link sausages, fried egg, streaky bacon, baked beans, black pudding and/or haggis, tattie scones, fried tomatoes and mushrooms, and toast.

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Edinburgh and Glasgow prices can be a little higher than the average £20 per head for a meal in a pub or restaurant. If you are self-catering, expect to spend around £60 a week on food.

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