Scotland can be a very affordable destination for travellers on a budget. Compared to some other European countries, Scotland may seem slightly more on the expensive side at first, however there are many ways to bring the price down.
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Cost of groceries in ScotlandScotland 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.
Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price. High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is February.
We recommend you allow 9 - 10 days in Scotland for a satisfying tour of the country's diverse scenery and history. A 10 day itinerary, such as the Best of Scotland tour plan, would let you spend: 2 days in Edinburgh walking the historical streets and enjoying the cosmopolitan buzz.
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.
Edinburgh is an expensive city by UK standards but not when we compare it to the capital London. Average rents for a 1 bedroom apartment stand at around $810pcm. For a large 3 bedroom apartment expect to pay around $1,240 a month. If you decide to live outside of the city center prices are much more reasonable.
Scotland is cheaper to live in than EnglandOne 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!
The Short AnswerMay, June, September and October. These months give you long days, almost all the tourism businesses are open, the crowds of July and August are avoided, midges are not at their most prolific and even the weather is pretty decent.
A recent Rough Guides publication has ranked the top 20 most beautiful countries in the world for 2019, and unsurprisingly, Scotland ranked #1! Readers said the primary reasons for selecting Scotland – apart from the delightful locals – was its, “wild beaches, deep lochs, and craggy castles”.
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.