Which is cheaper, Edinburgh or London?

Edinburgh is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 62 vs 78.5 for London. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,400 vs $2,700.

Which is better for digital nomads, Edinburgh or London?

Edinburgh edges ahead with a NoodlePants Nomad Score of null vs null, factoring in internet (—), affordability and community.

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Edinburgh vs London — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

COL Index

mid-priced

London

United Kingdom

COL Index

premium

NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Edinburgh edges out London on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 62 vs 78.5 (mid-priced vs premium). London scores higher on safety (null/100), and London wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Edinburgh takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric

Edinburgh

London

Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)

$1,400

$2,700

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$1,050

$1,900

NoodlePants COL Index

Safety Score

—

Internet Speed

—

Nomad Score

—

Healthcare Score

—

Digital Nomad Visa

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