Shetland West, Shetland Islands: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Shetland West run slightly above the UK average at around £670 a month. Transport and council tax bills are the main culprits, so factor these into your budget or rental yield calculations.
Here's how the monthly costs break down: utilities cost £140, internet £35, council tax £155, and transport £120. Groceries come in just under the UK average at £220. The biggest differences compared to national figures are transport (£17 more) and council tax (£8 more), with internet running £6 higher per month too.
If you're a landlord, these running costs matter — they'll shape what tenants can actually afford. Shetland West's council tax is notably higher than Shetland Central and Shetland North, so check the exact band for any property you're thinking about.
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Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£420
Council Tax
£1,327
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£1,440
Council tax in Shetland West, 2026-27
In Shetland West (Shetland Islands), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £111 a month for a couple and £83 for a single person (Band D: £1,488 a year, excluding water and sewerage).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £83 | £995 |
| Couple | £111 | £1,327 |
| Family | £111 | £1,327 |
| Single parent | £83 | £995 |
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £991.93 |
| Band B | £1,157.26 |
| Band C | £1,322.58 |
| Band D | £1,487.90 |
| Band E | £1,954.94 |
| Band F | £2,417.84 |
| Band G | £2,913.80 |
| Band H | £3,645.36 |
- Ward averages based on the mix of homes in each band, not a bill for a specific home.
- Single person and single parent figures include the 25% single-person discount.
- Excludes water and sewerage charges, which Scottish councils bill alongside council tax.
- Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Council: Shetland Islands.
