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The Kingdom of Scotland is a historical-geographical region of Great Britain in northwestern Europe, one of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. On land, Scotland borders England, and on all other countries it is surrounded by seas. The official languages are English and Scottish Gaelic. The capital of the country is Edinburgh, and the largest city is Glasgow. The population of the country is 5,463,300 people, and the currency is the British pound. Although Scotland has the right to issue its own money, it is also a pound, but there are differences in design. However, it is possible that they are only spent in Scotland, in other regions of the UK they may not be accepted in stores.
Romantic and mysterious Scotland is a land of stunning landscapes, located in the north of Great Britain.
It amazes with the grandeur of its untouched nature – emerald hills and mountains, whose peaks are hidden in fog, endless valleys dotted with blooming heather, ascetic rocky islands. Scotland is known for its ancient castles with priceless artwork, endless beaches, golf courses, and excellent cuisine. More than 2 million people come here every year to admire this detached and slightly gloomy beauty.
The birthplace of whiskey and golf, bagpipes and the checkered kilt is incredibly distinctive. The Scots themselves still feel their individuality, have a special value system, their own history and traditions that differ from the English ones. You will be able to see for yourself, because no matter what time you go to Scotland, you will surely witness one of the festivals, theatrical performances or traditional sports competitions, the exact number of which is unknown even to the Scots themselves.
In this episode, we will look at minimum and average incomes, the variety of occupations and the way wages are distributed in different regions. We will also look at income and cost of living taxes in Scotland.
Minimum wage in Scotland
As of 2024, information on the minimum wage in Scotland shows that it is part of the minimum rates that are set for the whole of the United Kingdom. The rates are as follows hourly and according to age:
£4.81 for those under 18
£6.83 for those aged between 18 and 20
£9.18 for those aged between 21 and 22
£9.50 for persons aged 23 and over
Average salary
If we compare the salary in Scotland with the indicators of other EU countries, we can call it average. For example, it is about 200 euros lower than the German one, but exceeds the incomes of citizens of Italy, Greece and Eastern Europe.
The average salary in Scotland varies depending on the city and profession. Here are some statistics on average salaries in some cities in Scotland, calculated in euros for greater convenience
Edinburgh – 2 014
Glasgow – 2 101
Falkirk – 2 050
Perth – 1 950
Invernes – 2 002
Kirkwall – 1980
Aberdeen – 2089
Taxes in Scotland
taxes in Scotland began to differ from those in England. In 2017, the Scottish government decided to fix the level of income of the population and introduced a number of innovations in the tax system.
Income tax is applied on an individual basis, and its amount will depend on the resident’s income level. For example, if you win £43,001 or more, an increased rate of 40% will apply. If the income is lower, the amount of income tax remains unchanged.
Interestingly, in the other member states of the United Kingdom, such as England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a similar rate applies to incomes above £45,001.
Cost of living
One of the most interesting questions for immigrants is the cost of renting real estate. The only difference will be in the area and distance of the property from the center, which applies both when buying and renting a home.
The average cost of a one-month stay in a studio with an area of 30-40 m², located in the center of Edinburgh, will cost about 800-950 euros. On the outskirts of the city, in a residential area, you can rent a similar studio for 550 – 600 euros. In other cities of the country, the indicators are lower.
Product prices
The peculiarity of the Scots is that they do not shop in supermarkets every day. In most cases, they buy products once a week in large hypermarkets. In terms of the price of the main consumer basket, compared to other EU countries, the indicators differ more or less.
For example, the basic basket of products has the following indicative prices in euros:
Milk 1 liter – 1.2
Cheese 1 kg – 6.9
Butter 1 kg – 6.35
Apples 1 kg – 2.25
Potatoes 1 kg – 1.67
Carrots 1 kg – 0.83
Onion 1 kg – 1.21
Chicken fillet 1 kg – 7.41
Beef 1 kg – 9.8
Pork 1 kg – 7.88
eggs 10 pieces – 2.2
Juice 1 liter – 1.7
Bread 500 g – 1.21
Rice 1 kg – 1.65
Макарони 1 кг – 2.87
Water (non-carbonated)1.5 liters – 1.09
Local beer 0.5 liters – 2