Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.92) | £5.50 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.26 (£3.78) | £3.42 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (£0.71) | £0.83 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.59 (£2.58) | £2.15 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.70 (£4.09) | £1.37 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£5.71) | £4.69 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (£2.88) | £1.77 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (£1.76) | £0.79 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.88 (£1.35) | £1.64 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.76 (£1.98) | £1.76 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (£1.87) | £0.79 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,100 (£1,507) | £1,307 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,683 (£1,208) | £1,091 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $295 (£212) | £181 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,183 (£849) | £686 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $994 (£714) | £568 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $168 (£120) | £117 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $76 (£54) | £22 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (£271) | £356 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (£74) | £79 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (£12) | £8 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (£11) | £12 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (£30) | £67 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (£24) | £32 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (£52) | £60 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (£57) | £64 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (£16,150) | £17,989 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (£0.55) | £1.16 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£43) | £60 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (£13) | £18 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.19) | £3.17 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (£23) | £5.88 | + 284% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $170 (£122) | £61 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£4.84) | £2.66 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (£2.28) | £1.39 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.59 (£3.29) | £3.14 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (£2.60) | £1.63 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (£1.71) | £1.71 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£12) | £14 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (£35) | £37 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£18) | £18 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $75 (£54) | £71 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (£45) | £56 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£6) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.04 (£2.90) | £2.76 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (£3.59) | £4.16 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (£308) | £422 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (£48) | £37 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | £9 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,018
($5,597)
in Anchorage, Alaska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,800
in Aberdeen.
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