Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£11) | £12 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.43 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (£2.74) | £3.30 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (£0.73) | £0.93 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (£2.46) | £2.39 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (£2.11) | £1.96 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.33) | £3.47 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.16 (£2.42) | £1.71 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (£0.99) | £1.30 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (£2.06) | £2.12 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.59 (£1.22) | £1.64 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (£1.34) | £1.11 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (£1,160) | £1,100 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,029 (£789) | £870 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (£152) | £170 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,153 (£884) | £599 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $791 (£607) | £624 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $123 (£94) | £126 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (£40) | £21 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $388 (£298) | £386 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (£93) | £107 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£9) | £6 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£14) | £12 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (£37) | £62 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (£31) | £30 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (£76) | £66 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (£104) | £69 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,427 (£17,955) | £18,131 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (£0.69) | £1.24 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (£29) | £66 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (£7) | £2.95 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (£18) | £4.55 | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (£73) | £62 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.96) | £2.75 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (£2.28) | £1.30 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (£3.89) | £3.71 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.91 (£2.23) | £1.73 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (£1.57) | £1.64 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£15) | £13 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (£33) | £33 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (£17) | £18 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $122 (£93) | £66 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (£54) | £58 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.81) | £8 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (£3.17) | £2.90 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (£4.32) | £3.86 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (£328) | £389 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (£0.17) | £0.10 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (£25) | £36 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£6) | £9 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 143 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,357 ($4,379) in Bakersfield, California.
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