Edinburgh, United Kingdom
+8% vs Edinburgh avgBruntsfield is a moderately-priced area within Edinburgh, with a cost of living index of 67.1 — that is +8% compared to the Edinburgh average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #6 out of 18 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around £1,057/month, compared to a range of £764 in Gorgie to £1,224 in New Town.
For a typical resident of Bruntsfield, housing takes up roughly 41% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 17%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately £42,289 before tax.
Salaries in Bruntsfield reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 67.1:
After tax and deductions of 25.6% in United Kingdom, take-home pay for someone earning £42,289 would be roughly £31,463/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a £37,895 salary in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Bruntsfield would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $50,325 |
| London | GBP | £43,309 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 251,816 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Town | 77.6 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Old Town | 73.3 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Stockbridge | 71.4 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Dean Village | 71.4 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Morningside | 68.3 | 1.10x | +10% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh to maintain your lifestyle.
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Bruntsfield is near the city average for Edinburgh. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Bruntsfield is above the Edinburgh average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% compared to the city baseline.