Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (£12) | £12 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (£7) | £5.43 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (£3.65) | £3.30 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (£0.71) | £0.93 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.85 (£2.77) | £2.39 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (£4.93) | £1.96 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.87) | £3.47 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.72 (£3.40) | £1.71 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (£1.60) | £1.30 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (£1.85) | £2.12 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (£12) | £7 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 (£1.69) | £1.64 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (£1.47) | £1.11 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,793 (£1,289) | £1,100 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,290 (£927) | £868 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $327 (£235) | £170 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,083 (£779) | £659 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $795 (£572) | £621 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $172 (£124) | £126 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (£50) | £21 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $370 (£266) | £386 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (£66) | £107 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (£11) | £6 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (£17) | £12 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (£40) | £62 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $65 (£46) | £30 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (£62) | £66 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (£67) | £69 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,443 (£18,295) | £18,131 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (£0.58) | £1.24 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (£41) | £65 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£14) | £15 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (£7) | £2.95 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (£19) | £4.55 | + 321% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (£106) | £62 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£4.97) | £2.75 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.41 (£2.45) | £1.30 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.55 (£3.27) | £3.71 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.47 (£3.21) | £1.73 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (£1.84) | £1.64 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (£17) | £13 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (£41) | £33 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£18) | £18 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $184 (£132) | £66 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $111 (£80) | £58 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (£3.73) | £2.90 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£4.91) | £3.86 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (£310) | £389 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (£0.26) | £0.10 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (£56) | £36 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £3,688 ($5,130) in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,300 in Aberdeen.
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