🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #163 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Glasgow

Close to the United Kingdom average

Ranked #163 of 538 cities · More expensive than 69.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Glasgow

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 983/mo ≈ $1,323 GBP 722/mo ≈ $972 27%
3-Bedroom GBP 2,122/mo ≈ $2,856 GBP 1,380/mo ≈ $1,858 27%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.6% Average
Rent
-0.9% Average
Groceries
+0.1% Average
Restaurants
-3.0% Average
Purchasing Power
+9.8% Strong

Living in Glasgow: What to Expect

Glasgow is average by global standards (ranked #163 of 538 cities). It is 1.6% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 43,254 gross take home GBP 2,889/month after tax (19.9% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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