Cost of living
Highland (United Kingdom) compared to Lothian
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Overview comparison
Highland (United Kingdom)Lothian
Consumer prices in Lothian are roughly 63% higher than in Highland (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Highland (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| Total with rent one person | 506 | 2,159 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,470 | 5,567 |
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| Without rent one person | 313 | 744 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,234 | 3,016 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 254.04 | 1,367 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 523.76 | 2,682.77 |
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| Food person | 201 | 510 |
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| Food family | 505 | 1,517 |
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| Transport person | 71.48 | 176.56 |
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| Transport family | 169.09 | 341.23 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.33 years | 65.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Highland (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.26 | 19.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.63 | 96.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.75 | 10.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 | 6.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.19 | 5.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 2.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Highland (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 324.18 | 1,188.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 158.61 | 1,228.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 527.33 | 2,953.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 358.17 | 1,626.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.44 | 146.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.54 | 344.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.2 | 41.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Highland (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.56 | 5.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,406 | 6,725 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,751 | 4,847 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.41 | 2.97 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.9% | 72.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.01 | 26.62 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Highland (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.55 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.31 | 2.1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.42 | 4.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.54 | 12.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.93 | 9.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.67 | 12.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 | 1.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 | 1.01 |
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Other
| Item | Highland (United Kingdom) | Lothian |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.33 | 58.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.76 | 14.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.9 | 96.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.65 | 24.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.57 | 118.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.55 | 90.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 328.57 | 1,505.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,482 | 22,313 |
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