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- Akron, Ohio
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.13) | £5.50 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.77 (£3.67) | £3.36 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (£0.58) | £0.80 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.19 (£1.69) | £2.15 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.35 (£2.58) | £1.42 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 (£4.29) | £4.91 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (£2.30) | £1.69 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (£1.05) | £0.84 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (£1.90) | £1.64 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£11) | £7 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (£1.49) | £1.80 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.74 (£1.33) | £0.71 | + 87% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,352 (£1,039) | £1,307 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $811 (£624) | £1,091 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (£119) | £186 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $857 (£659) | £686 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $553 (£425) | £568 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (£76) | £154 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $35 (£27) | £22 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (£277) | £351 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£68) | £80 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £8 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (£10) | £11 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£31) | £67 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (£25) | £32 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $69 (£53) | £60 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (£68) | £64 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,333 (£17,940) | £17,989 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (£0.43) | £1.14 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (£33) | £60 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£11) | £18 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.85) | £3.17 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (£9) | £5.88 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (£55) | £73 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.14) | £2.55 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (£2.28) | £1.49 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.51 (£3.47) | £3.50 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (£2.34) | £1.63 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (£1.46) | £1.96 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (£12) | £14 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (£22) | £36 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (£16) | £18 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $143 (£110) | £67 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (£47) | £56 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.78) | £7 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (£3.15) | £2.76 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.92 (£3.78) | £3.65 | + 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $138 (£106) | £122 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.88 (£0.68) | £0.04 | + 1594% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (£34) | £37 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (£4.63) | £9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 526 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,475
($4,519)
in Akron, Ohio.
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