Edinburgh, Scotland: Cost of Living, Healthcare, Local Clubs and Activities, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

Last updated on Jul 10, 2023

Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees discuss what it is like to live in Edinburgh, Scotland: Cost of living, Finding a home, Meeting People and more.

What do I need to know about living in Edinburgh?

When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Edinburgh, they said:

"I always describe Edinburgh as: As Boston is to New York, so is Edinburgh to London. In other words, Edinburgh is London's smaller, more genteel cousin. Most Americans would call it quaint. It's a compact city and you can walk almost anywhere. For Americans, the UK can be quite expensive. This can be exaggerated in Scotland, as they tend to pay about 10 - 15% less in salaries than in London," wrote a member in Edinburgh.

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.