Glasgow travel budget

Glasgow: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Glasgow

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Glasgow for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 85 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1979* (1568 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 146 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4316* (3430 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 169 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 78 per person
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 34 per person

Total budget:

$ 6506* (5166 £)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Glasgow compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Glasgow in 2024 is 7% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Glasgow in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Glasgow by expense type

Restaurant budget in Glasgow

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Glasgow is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 13 to $ 32)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 32 to $ 64)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.8/person
($ 7.6 to $ 11)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 4.3 to $ 7.6)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 3.8)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.3/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 5.1)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Glasgow

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Glasgow is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 139/night
($ 46 to $ 708)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 135/night
($ 47 to $ 474)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 52 to $ 1144)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 181/night
($ 71 to $ 758)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 275/night
($ 144 to $ 806)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 118/month
($ 53 to $ 442)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 301/month
($ 47 to $ 1056)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 185/month
($ 83 to $ 544)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 145/month
($ 88 to $ 322)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 245/month
($ 82 to $ 1213)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Glasgow

On average, the price of supermarket food in Glasgow is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.4)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 5.1)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.6/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 11)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.7)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 7)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.4 to $ 2.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Glasgow

On average, the price of transport in Glasgow is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.6/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 5.7)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 0.9 to $ 3.2)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.1
($ 3.8 to $ 6)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 37/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 81)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Glasgow

On average, budget for leisure activities in Glasgow is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 13 to $ 19)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 13 to $ 26)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Glasgow

On average, shopping budget in Glasgow is 58% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 19/pack
($ 17 to $ 23)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 90
($ 38 to $ 114)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 48
($ 26 to $ 76)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Glasgow
New York City → Glasgow
New York City → Glasgow
$ 705
(fair price: $ 592)
London → Glasgow
London → Glasgow
London → Glasgow
$ 84
(fair price: $ 71)
Toronto → Glasgow
Toronto → Glasgow
Toronto → Glasgow
$ 732
(fair price: $ 634)
Dublin → Glasgow
Dublin → Glasgow
Dublin → Glasgow
$ 60
(fair price: $ 50)
Sydney → Glasgow
Sydney → Glasgow
Sydney → Glasgow
$ 1663
(fair price: $ 1303)
Montreal → Glasgow
Montreal → Glasgow
Montreal → Glasgow
$ 767
(fair price: $ 694)

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About this information on the cost of living in Glasgow

The information about the cost of living in Glasgow shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Glasgow was updated on 08-11-2024.

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