Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (£12) | £12 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (£7) | £5.43 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.12 (£3.93) | £3.30 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (£0.84) | £0.93 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.73 (£2.86) | £2.39 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (£5.54) | £1.96 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£6) | £3.47 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.18 (£3.98) | £1.71 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (£1.63) | £1.30 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (£2.63) | £2.12 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (£14) | £7 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.46 (£1.88) | £1.64 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.21 (£1.69) | £1.11 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,763 (£1,353) | £1,100 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,289 (£990) | £870 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $329 (£252) | £170 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,040 (£798) | £599 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $748 (£574) | £624 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $178 (£137) | £126 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (£53) | £21 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $403 (£309) | £386 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (£82) | £107 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (£12) | £6 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (£17) | £12 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (£43) | £62 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $68 (£52) | £30 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (£64) | £66 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (£70) | £69 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,178 (£19,324) | £18,131 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (£0.65) | £1.24 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $58 (£45) | £66 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£15) | £15 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (£8) | £2.95 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (£22) | £4.55 | + 379% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (£123) | £62 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.42) | £2.75 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (£2.63) | £1.30 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.54 (£3.48) | £3.71 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.14 (£3.18) | £1.73 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 (£2.05) | £1.64 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (£18) | £13 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (£37) | £33 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (£20) | £18 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (£126) | £66 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (£73) | £58 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £8 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (£4.28) | £2.90 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£5.08) | £3.86 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $423 (£325) | £389 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (£0.28) | £0.10 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (£60) | £36 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£8) | £9 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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