Edinburgh, United Kingdom
-12% vs Edinburgh avgPortobello is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Edinburgh, with a cost of living index of 54.6 — that is -12% compared to the Edinburgh average. Ranked #15 of 18, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around £861/month, compared to a range of £764 in Gorgie to £1,224 in New Town.
For a typical resident of Portobello, housing takes up roughly 33% 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 £34,458 before tax.
Salaries in Portobello reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 54.6:
After tax and deductions of 24.1% in United Kingdom, take-home pay for someone earning £34,458 would be roughly £26,153/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a £30,836 salary in Portobello, Edinburgh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Portobello would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $40,950 |
| London | GBP | £35,241 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 204,905 |
| 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 Portobello, Edinburgh to maintain your lifestyle.
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Portobello is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Edinburgh. It costs about -12% less than the city average, ranking #15 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Portobello is below the Edinburgh average. With a multiplier of 0.88x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -12% compared to the city baseline.