Isn’t it very expensive to live in Shetland?
For most people moving here, it’s probably a case of swings and roundabouts. You’ll almost certainly spend more on travel, particularly if you want to go south a lot to visit friends and relatives. Remember, though, that local residents do benefit from substantial discounts on air and ferry services. Petrol and diesel fuel are quite a bit more expensive – typically around 10p-12p per litre – than at city filling stations; the only consolation is that you won’t be wasting much fuel, or time, in traffic jams. Housing costs are reasonable and certainly far lower than in, say, Edinburgh or London and the south-east. Council tax is lower than almost everywhere else in Scotland. We’re also among the cheaper areas for home and car insurance. Our sports facilities are of at least the standard you might expect in an exclusive private sports club, yet they come at very affordable prices, with no need to pay a subscription.
