Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£9) | £12 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£4.89) | £5.43 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.57 (£1.84) | £3.30 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (£0.52) | £0.93 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.21 (£1.58) | £2.39 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (£2.79) | £1.96 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.64 (£3.32) | £3.47 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (£1.96) | £1.71 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (£0.95) | £1.30 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.42 (£1.73) | £2.12 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.51 (£1.08) | £1.64 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (£1.50) | £1.11 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,364 (£975) | £1,100 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $895 (£640) | £868 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (£127) | £170 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $928 (£663) | £659 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $588 (£421) | £621 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (£82) | £126 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (£24) | £21 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $275 (£196) | £386 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (£78) | £107 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£5.50) | £6 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (£12) | £12 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $36 (£25) | £62 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (£27) | £30 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (£59) | £66 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (£66) | £69 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,702 (£16,228) | £18,131 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (£0.42) | £1.24 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (£32) | £65 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£10) | £15 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.46) | £2.95 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (£8) | £4.55 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (£61) | £62 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£4.87) | £2.75 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (£2.24) | £1.30 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (£3.39) | £3.71 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (£2.03) | £1.73 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (£1.20) | £1.64 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (£10) | £13 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (£24) | £33 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£17) | £18 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (£106) | £66 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (£40) | £58 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.99) | £8 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.22) | £2.90 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.07 (£2.91) | £3.86 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (£310) | £389 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (£0.40) | £0.10 | + 294% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (£31) | £36 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (£4.61) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 100 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,507 ($3,507) in Akron, Ohio.
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