Cost of living · Glasgow · 2026
What salary do you need to live in Glasgow?
What salary do you need to live in Glasgow?
To cover the essentials living alone in Glasgow — about £1,635 a month — you need to earn roughly £22,500 a year before tax. To live comfortably, with money left for savings and extras, closer to £32,000. Rent alone is £1,000 a month.
Verified 12 August 2026
To get by £22,500 Covers rent and essentials with little spare
To be comfortable £32,000 Essentials plus room to save and enjoy the city
What it costs to live in Glasgow
| Monthly cost | |
|---|---|
| Rent (one-bed) | £1,000 |
| Council tax | £115 |
| Utilities & bills | £180 |
| Transport | £65 |
| Food | £275 |
| Total | £1,635 |
On the £22,500 "get by" salary, your take-home is about £1,643 a month — just covering the £1,635 of essentials.
Sharing changes everything. Splitting rent and bills with a flatmate can cut the salary you need by thousands. Run your own numbers →