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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£10) | £15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.27) | £5.50 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (£3.32) | £3.42 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (£0.64) | £0.83 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (£1.95) | £2.15 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.45 (£2.60) | £1.37 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.74 (£4.32) | £4.69 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (£2.35) | £1.77 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (£1.24) | £0.79 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (£2.07) | £1.64 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (£1.38) | £1.76 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (£1.16) | £0.79 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $983 (£740) | £1,307 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $769 (£580) | £1,091 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (£119) | £181 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $885 (£666) | £686 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (£424) | £568 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (£75) | £117 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (£24) | £22 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (£268) | £356 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (£64) | £79 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£6) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (£11) | £12 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (£29) | £67 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (£27) | £32 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (£53) | £60 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (£72) | £64 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,205 (£16,728) | £17,989 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (£0.46) | £1.16 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (£32) | £60 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£10) | £18 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.68) | £3.17 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (£8) | £4.75 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (£46) | £61 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.14) | £2.66 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (£2.30) | £1.39 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (£3.15) | £3.14 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (£2.44) | £1.63 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (£1.08) | £1.71 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (£12) | £14 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (£24) | £37 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (£15) | £18 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (£105) | £71 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (£50) | £56 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (£5.52) | £8 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.41 (£3.32) | £2.76 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.01 (£3.78) | £4.16 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (£326) | £420 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (£0.42) | £0.04 | + 957% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (£35) | £37 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (£4.69) | £9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 442 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
USD
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,387
($4,496)
in Akron, Ohio.
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