Glasgow named second cheapest city in Scotland for iconic takeaway dish
Glasgow has been named the second cheapest place in Scotland to buy fish and chips.
Ahead of National Fish & Chip Day on June 6, a new analysis has revealed that Glasgow is one of the most budget-friendly cities in the UK for enjoying the classic takeaway.
According to research by WDW Bingo, the average cost of a portion of fish and chips in Glasgow is £10.37 - significantly lower than the UK average of £11.71.
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This places the city just below Dundee, where the popular dish comes to an average of just £9.47.
Harrison Score, the head of WDW Bingo, said: "The data shows that the North dominates the top 10 cheap eat locations for this iconic dish."
The study, which analysed thousands of menus via Just Eat and desk research, examined fish and chip shops across over 50 towns and cities.
It revealed stark contrasts in pricing, with Manchester taking the top spot for value at just £8.94, while Exeter was named the priciest, at £16.55 per portion - nearly double the cost.
Scotland performed particularly well in the affordability rankings, with all major cities offering a portion for less than £11.
Glasgow ranked 10th on the list of the most affordable places to buy the takeaway UK-wide, while Dundee was high up the list at third place.
Aberdeen and Edinburgh were not far behind Glasgow in prices at £10.67 and £10.93, respectively.
Although Edinburgh was the most expensive Scottish city studied, it still ranked far below some of the highest prices found in southern England, where coastal towns like Torquay, Bournemouth, and Southend-on-Sea featured prominently among the priciest.
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Harrison said: "Fish and chips are more than just a meal – they're a national institution.
"Whether you're paying under a tenner in Manchester or splashing out in Exeter, it's a dish enjoyed by generations across the UK.
"When it comes to value for your fish supper, it pays to know where your chances are highest of bagging a low-cost meal."
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