Dundee named cheapest city for a night out while Edinburgh is one of the most expensive

Dundee has been named at the cheapest city for a night out in the UK.

The research by vaping experts IndeJuice found that Edinburgh was the most expensive in Scotland and fourth-most expensive in the UK.

The IndeJuice team analysed data on the most populated areas in the UK on Expatistan to find where people can enjoy a night out at the lowest cost.

The analysis was based on prices for a pint of beer, a cocktail, a fast-food meal and a taxi fare.

The study revealed that Dundee is 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.

No other Scottish cities made it into the top 10, with Cardiff, Swansea and York all rating highly.

Top 10 most affordable 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
Dundee	£3.08	£7	£5.27	£10	£25.35
Cardiff	£3.43	£7	£5.90	£11	£27.33
Swansea	£3.21	£5.66	£5.48	£13	£27.35
York	£4.58	£7	£5.56	£11	£28.14
Norwich	£3.95	£8	£5.33	£11	£28.28
Newcastle	£4.42	£8	£5.94	£11	£29.36
Leicester	£3.03	£10	£5.92	£11	£29.95
Southampton	£4.26	£7	£6	£13	£30.26
Belfast	£4.42	£8	£5.92	£12	£30.34
Liverpool	£4.48	£8	£5.94	£12	£30.42

In contrast, London was revealed to be the priciest city to enjoy a night out with an average total cost of £49.66, almost double that of a night out in Dundee.

While Edinburgh (£36.36), Glasgow (£32.49) and Aberdeen (£32.29) were all included in the most expensive list.

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

Speaking about the study, a spokesperson from IndeJuice said: “As a result of the pandemic, the night-life industry has been hit hard with past restrictions, however as we return back to nightclubs and bars more regularly, 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 bank account.”

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