Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.61) | £5.43 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (£2.39) | £3.30 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (£0.70) | £0.93 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.54 (£2.54) | £2.39 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.10 (£2.23) | £1.96 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.01) | £3.47 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (£2.34) | £1.71 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (£1.02) | £1.30 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (£1.93) | £2.12 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.59 (£1.14) | £1.64 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (£1.25) | £1.11 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,273 (£914) | £1,100 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,053 (£757) | £868 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (£143) | £170 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,153 (£828) | £659 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $791 (£568) | £621 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $123 (£88) | £126 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (£37) | £21 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $388 (£279) | £386 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (£87) | £107 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £6 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£13) | £12 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (£35) | £62 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (£29) | £30 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (£73) | £66 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (£90) | £69 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,572 (£16,928) | £18,131 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (£0.64) | £1.24 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (£27) | £65 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 44% 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) | $24 (£17) | £4.55 | + 275% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (£68) | £62 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.65) | £2.75 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (£2.14) | £1.30 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (£3.65) | £3.71 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.91 (£2.09) | £1.73 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (£1.47) | £1.64 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£14) | £13 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (£31) | £33 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (£16) | £18 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $122 (£88) | £66 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (£52) | £58 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.51) | £8 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (£2.99) | £2.90 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (£4.38) | £3.86 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (£308) | £389 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (£0.16) | £0.10 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (£24) | £36 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£6) | £9 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,400 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,954 ($4,114) in Bakersfield, California.
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