How much does a pint cost in Edinburgh as city named…

How much does a pint cost in Edinburgh as city named fourth 'most expensive' place for night out

As we all know, night-outs start with the best of intentions - don't drink too much, don't spend too much, and get home with all your possessions.

And too many will understand the pain of checking their banking app the next day, to be faced with the horror that they have way overspent on their budget for one singular night on the town. Those of an older generation will remember the anxiety building up as you visited a cash machine, sweating as you input your pin to see what damage had been done from the night before.

But, did you know that dependant on which location you frequented for nights out, had an effect on the amount you spent?

Those who party in Dundee have the best luck, as the city was named the most affordable city for a night out, with an average cost of £25.35.

In terms of drinks, Dundee offers low prices such as an average of £3.08 for a pint and £7 for a cocktail.

After finishing their drinks, party-goers in Dundee only need to spend an average of £5.27 for a fast-food meal and then an average £10 taxi fare to get them home for the night.

Edinburgh, however, isn't so lucky in this regard - in fact, it's the fourth most expensive place to party in the whole of the UK.

For one pint in the city centre, you will be set back a whopping £5.10, and cocktails are £9 each on average.

When these have settled and the night draws to a close, the average cost of a fast-food meal sits at £5.26 - and five miles in a taxi will set you back at an average of £17, according to AskGamblers.com.

Overall, it would cost an Edinburgh party-goer £36.36 on average for a quiet night out - but we all know there isn't such a thing as a quiet one in the capital.

Top 10 most expensive cities in the UK for a night out
City	Average cost of a pint of beer	Average cost of a cocktail	Average cost of a fast-food combo meal	Average cost of a taxi fare (5 miles)	Total average cost
London	£5.72	£12	£5.94	£26	£49.66
Oxford	£4.49	£8	£5.81	£24	£42.30
Brighton	£5.16	£9	£5.96	£17	£37.12
Edinburgh	£5.10	£9	£5.26	£17	£36.36
Cambridge	£4.49	£9	£7	£13	£33.49
Nottingham	£3.99	£8	£5.02	£16	£33.01
Reading	£3.91	£8	£5.86	£15	£32.77
Exeter	£4.32	£7	£5.40	£16	£32.72
Glasgow	£3.93	£7	£5.56	£16	£32.49
Aberdeen	£3.86	£8	£5.43	£15	£32.29

Commenting on the study, a spokesperson from AskGamblers.com said: “The cost-of-living crisis has restricted a lot of activity for many over the past year, however, many will be looking for a fun night without having to break the bank.

"This study offers a fascinating insight into the locations that offer the best deals.

"With the cost of a night out in London being almost double that of a night out in Dundee, party-goers in the capital will need plenty of money-saving savvy to have a good night that doesn’t drain their savings."

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