Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£12) | £12 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.43 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (£3.36) | £3.30 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (£0.62) | £0.93 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.57 (£1.99) | £2.39 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.71 (£2.88) | £1.96 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (£3.80) | £3.47 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (£2.59) | £1.71 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (£1.24) | £1.30 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (£1.98) | £2.12 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.57 (£1.22) | £1.64 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.83 (£1.42) | £1.11 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,221 (£949) | £1,100 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $780 (£606) | £870 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (£136) | £170 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $928 (£721) | £599 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $588 (£457) | £624 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (£89) | £126 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (£27) | £21 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $296 (£230) | £386 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (£81) | £107 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£5.97) | £6 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (£12) | £12 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£31) | £62 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (£28) | £30 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (£55) | £66 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (£74) | £69 | + 8% | |
| 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 | $22,702 (£17,639) | £18,131 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (£0.51) | £1.24 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (£35) | £66 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£11) | £15 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.76) | £2.95 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (£9) | £4.55 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (£66) | £62 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.30) | £2.75 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (£2.34) | £1.30 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (£3.43) | £3.71 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (£2.40) | £1.73 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (£1.21) | £1.64 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (£12) | £13 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (£25) | £33 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (£16) | £18 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (£108) | £66 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (£48) | £58 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £8 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.50) | £2.90 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.22 (£4.05) | £3.86 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (£337) | £389 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (£0.44) | £0.10 | + 328% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (£36) | £36 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (£5.02) | £9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,200 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,881 ($3,708) in Akron, Ohio.
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