Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 26% 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 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.26 (£4.05) | £3.16 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (£0.80) | £0.92 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.59 (£2.77) | £2.15 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.28 (£4.07) | £1.42 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£6) | £4.91 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (£3.34) | £1.69 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.49 (£1.92) | £0.88 | + 119% | |
| 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 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.89 (£2.22) | £1.84 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.19 (£2.46) | £0.74 | + 233% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,100 (£1,618) | £1,307 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,683 (£1,297) | £1,091 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (£161) | £186 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,183 (£912) | £686 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $994 (£766) | £568 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $158 (£122) | £154 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $76 (£58) | £22 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $361 (£278) | £337 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (£78) | £81 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (£11) | £7 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£14) | £11 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 22% 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 (£56) | £60 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (£61) | £64 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (£17,336) | £17,989 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (£0.56) | £1.14 | - 51% | |
| 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 | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 76% 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) | £9 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $168 (£130) | £73 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.12) | £2.55 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (£2.66) | £1.72 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (£3.99) | £3.50 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (£2.61) | £1.72 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.90 (£2.23) | £2.19 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (£16) | £14 | + 16% | |
| 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) | £35 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £18 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $111 (£86) | £67 | + 28% | |
| 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 | $9 (£7) | £7 | + 1% | |
| 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) | £3.98 | - 3% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $124 (£96) | £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 | + 13% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £2,814
($3,653)
in Anchorage, Alaska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,500
in Aberdeen.
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