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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (£4.75) | £5.50 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.43 (£3.28) | £3.36 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (£0.60) | £0.80 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.24 (£1.66) | £2.15 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.41 (£2.53) | £1.42 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.82 (£4.31) | £4.91 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (£2.21) | £1.69 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (£1.02) | £0.81 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (£1.91) | £1.64 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (£1.35) | £1.79 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.76 (£1.30) | £0.70 | + 87% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,248 (£924) | £1,307 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $819 (£607) | £1,091 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 (£116) | £186 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $885 (£655) | £686 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (£417) | £568 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (£73) | £154 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (£25) | £22 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $347 (£257) | £351 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (£62) | £80 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£6) | £8 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (£11) | £12 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (£28) | £67 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (£27) | £32 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (£51) | £60 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (£69) | £64 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,686 (£16,802) | £17,989 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (£0.42) | £1.15 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (£31) | £60 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (£9) | £18 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.60) | £3.17 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (£8) | £5.88 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (£48) | £74 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.05) | £2.55 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (£2.23) | £1.49 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.51 (£3.34) | £3.31 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (£2.40) | £1.53 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (£1.29) | £1.81 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (£11) | £15 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (£23) | £35 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£15) | £18 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $138 (£102) | £67 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (£47) | £56 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (£5.40) | £7 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (£3.04) | £2.76 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.89 (£3.62) | £3.56 | + 2% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $482 (£357) | £333 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (£0.42) | £0.04 | + 939% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (£33) | £37 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.92 (£4.39) | £9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 571 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,098
($4,183)
in Akron, Ohio.
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