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Edinburgh the capital of Scotland is a lovely place to live, with a superb artistic culture and lots of lovely restaurants and bars it is a truly fun place to spend a few years, or decades. Sadly, like much of the UK it is quite an expensive place and groceries, rents and all other prices are rising. Luckily, there are a few savvy strategies you can use to live cheaply in this lovely city. The hardest part about living in Edinburgh is the rent – like many cities the cost of renting or buying a house or apartment has risen over the past few years. To combat this you should try and find people to share a flat with – this has a lot of benefits as you will pay significantly less rent and get to split your council tax and other bills between multiple people. This is certainly a trade-off, especially if you live with your partner and crave privacy, yet it can really make this city much more affordable. Edinburgh is a capital city with many different businesses and busy thoroughfares – this convinces people that it is bigger than it actually is and compels them to drive or take the bus when they commute. Yet the city is actually very walkable and you should have no problem getting from one area to another, without having to use any public transport. This can save you a whole lot of money over time as bus fares are reasonably expensive, and owning a car comes with a myriad of costs. Finally, you can try to buy items second-hand. Edinburgh has lots of second hand and charity shops which have every item under the sun. You can also take a look at online Edinburgh classifieds, as these portals often have many cool things and essentials that you can pick up for less. By saving on these little things you will make your financial picture just a bit rosier. By sharing your accommodation with others, walking to work and scouring second hand shops and Edinburgh classified ads for second hand buys, you can make life in this lovely city affordable. With your money cares put aside you can dedicate yourself to enjoying the amazing culture that Edinburgh offers: relax during the festival, dance the night away during Beltane and hike up Arthur’s Seat secure in the knowledge that you can afford to live here. After all, it’s no fun living somewhere when it’s too expensive for your finances.
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