Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.50 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.67 (£3.47) | £3.36 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (£0.75) | £0.80 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.59 (£2.66) | £2.15 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.41 (£4.02) | £1.42 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£6) | £4.91 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (£3.31) | £1.69 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.35 (£1.74) | £0.81 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.88 (£1.39) | £1.64 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.65 (£1.97) | £1.79 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.04 (£2.26) | £0.70 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,100 (£1,558) | £1,307 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,683 (£1,249) | £1,091 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (£139) | £186 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,183 (£878) | £686 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $994 (£738) | £568 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $171 (£127) | £154 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $76 (£56) | £22 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (£249) | £351 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (£75) | £80 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (£10) | £8 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (£12) | £12 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (£31) | £67 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (£25) | £32 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (£53) | £60 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (£59) | £64 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (£16,692) | £17,989 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (£0.52) | £1.15 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£45) | £60 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£12) | £18 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.93) | £3.17 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $35 (£26) | £5.88 | + 337% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (£119) | £74 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£4.93) | £2.55 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (£2.56) | £1.49 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (£3.84) | £3.31 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (£2.51) | £1.53 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.90 (£2.15) | £1.81 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (£16) | £15 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (£34) | £35 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£18) | £18 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (£45) | £67 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (£46) | £56 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.89) | £7 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.04 (£3.00) | £2.76 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (£3.71) | £3.56 | + 4% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $412 (£305) | £333 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (£49) | £37 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | £9 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,623
($6,232)
in Anchorage, Alaska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,300
in Aberdeen.
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