Edinburgh, United Kingdom
-10% vs Edinburgh avgNewington is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Edinburgh, with a cost of living index of 55.9 — that is -10% compared to the Edinburgh average. Ranked #14 of 18, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around £881/month, compared to a range of £764 in Gorgie to £1,224 in New Town.
For a typical resident of Newington, housing takes up roughly 34% 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 £35,241 before tax.
Salaries in Newington reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 55.9:
After tax and deductions of 24.3% in United Kingdom, take-home pay for someone earning £35,241 would be roughly £26,677/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a £31,570 salary in Newington, Edinburgh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Newington would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $41,925 |
| London | GBP | £36,080 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 209,784 |
| 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 Newington, Edinburgh to maintain your lifestyle.
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Newington is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Edinburgh. It costs about -10% less than the city average, ranking #14 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Newington is below the Edinburgh average. With a multiplier of 0.90x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -10% compared to the city baseline.