🇬🇧 Glasgow vs 🇩🇪 Hamburg

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Glasgow

United Kingdom

$2,092–$3,313/mo

£1,647 – £2,609 / month (local)

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Hamburg

Germany

$2,338–$3,703/mo

€2,165 – €3,429 / month (local)

Hamburg is 12% more expensive

Glasgow wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryGlasgow (USD)Hamburg (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,569–$2,441$1,754–$2,728🟢 Glasgow
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$828–$1,308$926–$1,462🟢 Glasgow
Utilities$65–$126$73–$141🟢 Glasgow
Groceries$331–$497$370–$555🟢 Glasgow
Eating out (mid-range meal)$44–$78$49–$88🟢 Glasgow
Public transport (monthly)$83–$100$93–$112🟢 Glasgow
Internet & Mobile$26–$44$29–$49🟢 Glasgow
Gym membership$31–$57$34–$63🟢 Glasgow
Cinema ticket$12–$16$14–$18🟢 Glasgow
Monthly total (single)$2,092–$3,313$2,338–$3,703🟢 Glasgow

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.8 / 10 · 5.5 / 10
Glasgow
Hamburg▲ better
Safety8.1 / 10 · 9.4 / 10
Glasgow
Hamburg▲ better
Healthcare8.1 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Glasgow▲ better
Hamburg
Education7.7 / 10 · 9.0 / 10
Glasgow
Hamburg▲ better
Environment8.5 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Glasgow▲ better
Hamburg
Economy6.8 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Glasgow
Hamburg▲ better
Culture7.4 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Glasgow
Hamburg▲ better
Internet7.8 / 10 · 9.1 / 10
Glasgow
Hamburg▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Glasgow if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Hamburg
  • ✓Music
  • ✓Affordable vs London
  • ✓Art schools
  • ✓Creative industries

Choose Hamburg if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Hamburg offers vs Glasgow
  • ✓Port city
  • ✓Music
  • ✓Water
  • ✓Logistics

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