Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.50 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.67 (£3.60) | £3.36 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (£0.78) | £0.80 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.59 (£2.76) | £2.15 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.07 (£3.90) | £1.42 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£6) | £4.91 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (£3.43) | £1.69 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.35 (£1.81) | £0.84 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.88 (£1.45) | £1.64 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.65 (£2.04) | £1.80 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.04 (£2.34) | £0.71 | + 228% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,100 (£1,616) | £1,307 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,683 (£1,295) | £1,091 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (£145) | £186 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,183 (£911) | £686 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $994 (£765) | £568 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $154 (£119) | £154 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $76 (£58) | £22 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (£258) | £351 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (£78) | £80 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (£11) | £8 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (£13) | £11 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (£32) | £67 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (£26) | £32 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (£55) | £60 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (£61) | £64 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (£17,314) | £17,989 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (£0.54) | £1.14 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£46) | £60 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£13) | £18 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£6) | £3.17 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $35 (£27) | £5.88 | + 353% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (£123) | £73 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.11) | £2.55 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (£2.66) | £1.49 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (£3.99) | £3.50 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (£2.60) | £1.63 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.90 (£2.23) | £1.96 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (£16) | £14 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (£35) | £36 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £18 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (£46) | £67 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (£48) | £56 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.04 (£3.11) | £2.76 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (£3.85) | £3.65 | + 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $124 (£95) | £122 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (£0.12) | £0.04 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (£51) | £37 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£8) | £9 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,650
($6,043)
in Anchorage, Alaska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,200
in Aberdeen.
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