Aberdeen vs Glasgow
Glasgow wins on purchasing power. Glasgow accountant (qualified)s have £31/month more disposable income after rent than their Aberdeen counterparts.
After paying rent, a accountant (qualified) in Glasgow retains £31/month more than in Aberdeen — that's £372/year extra in purchasing power.
Aberdeen vs Glasgow: what the £31/month gap means for a accountant (qualified)
On paper, Aberdeen accountant (qualified) roles pay £2,000/year more than Glasgow. But take-home after tax and National Insurance tells a different story — Aberdeen workers keep £2,802/month versus £2,683/month in Glasgow.
The bigger picture is after rent. Average Aberdeen rent runs £1,050/month versus £900/month in Glasgow. Once housing costs are factored in, Glasgow workers have £1,783/month disposable income versus £1,752/month in Aberdeen — that is £372/year in real spending power.
Glasgow's rent-to-income ratio of 34% compares favourably to Aberdeen's 37%.
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 62 for Glasgow, a salary of £42,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £35,650 in Glasgow.
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
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