City in Scotland, United Kingdom
Cost of living in Glasgow
How much a month costs in Glasgow
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,910–4,230 (£2,200–3,200).
Prices in Glasgow
Typical 2026 ranges in GBP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GBP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | £1,000–1,500 | $1,320–1,980 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | £750–1,100 | $992–1,450 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | £18–35 | $24–46 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | £85–150 | $112–198 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | £7–11 | $9.3–14.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | £18–32 | $24–42 |
| Cappuccino | £3–4 | $4.0–5.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | £4.5–6.5 | $5.9–8.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | £2–3 | $2.6–4.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | £7–14 | $9.3–18.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | £12–25 | $16–33 |
| Gym membership (month) | £22–45 | $29–59 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | £10–20 | $13–26 |
Value for money: 17/100
A value score of 17/100 means Glasgow gives more quality of life per dollar than 16% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 8th most affordable of 22 places we cover in United Kingdom.
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Cost of living across United Kingdom
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Snowdonia | $2,640–3,700 | 28/100 |
| Newcastle | $2,640–3,830 | 22/100 |
| Liverpool | $2,780–3,970 | 20/100 |
| Belfast | $2,780–3,970 | 19/100 |
| Scottish Highlands | $2,910–4,100 | 23/100 |
| Cardiff | $2,910–4,100 | 19/100 |
| Leeds | $2,910–4,100 | 17/100 |
| Glasgow | $2,910–4,230 | 17/100 |
| York | $3,040–4,230 | 20/100 |
| Birmingham | $3,040–4,360 | 10/100 |
| Manchester | $3,170–4,500 | 12/100 |
| Lake District | $3,310–4,630 | 13/100 |
| Cornwall | $3,310–4,630 | 15/100 |
| Edinburgh | $3,310–4,760 | 14/100 |
| Brighton | $3,440–4,760 | 10/100 |
| Isle of Skye | $3,440–4,760 | 13/100 |
| Bath | $3,570–4,890 | 12/100 |
| Bristol | $3,570–5,020 | 8/100 |
| Oxford | $3,700–5,020 | 11/100 |
| Cambridge | $3,700–5,020 | 11/100 |
| Cotswolds | $3,700–5,290 | 10/100 |
| London | $4,360–6,350 | 3/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Glasgow
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Glasgow?
About $1,980–2,640 on a lean budget, $2,910–4,230 for a comfortable month and $5,950–9,260 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Glasgow?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs £1,000–1,500 ($1,320–1,980) a month in the center and £750–1,100 ($992–1,450) outside it.
How much does food cost in Glasgow?
A local meal is £7–11 ($9.3–14.5); a mid-range restaurant is £18–32 ($24–42) per person.
Is United Kingdom expensive?
Prices in United Kingdom are about 89% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- SPT Glasgow Subway
- Glasgow Airport
- People Make Glasgow
- NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.