Summary of The Cost of Living in Scotland, United Kingdom
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Scotland is $2,257.67 including rent, or $1,157.67 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Scotland is $2,975.74 including rent, or $1,875.74 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Scotland is $4,089.58 including rent, or $2,659.58 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Scotland ranges from $27,092.04 for a single person to $35,708.88 for a couple, and $49,074.96 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $13,892.04 for a single person to $22,508.88 for a couple, and $31,914.96 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Scotland, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,363.97 for a single person to $1,745.74 for a couple, and $2,392.68 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $613.97 for a single person to $995.74 for a couple, and $1,417.68 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Scotland, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,973.99 for a single person to $5,378.08 for a couple, and $7,378.56 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,323.99 for a single person to $3,728.08 for a couple, and $5,233.56 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Scotland is $3,510.00, which is 203.2% more than the average monthly cost of living and 471.7% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |