Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£10) | £15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (£5.01) | £5.50 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (£3.04) | £3.36 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (£0.69) | £0.80 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.73 (£2.88) | £2.15 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.74 (£2.12) | £1.42 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.98) | £4.91 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (£2.35) | £1.69 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (£1.08) | £0.81 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (£1.67) | £1.64 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.09 (£1.61) | £1.80 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (£1.42) | £0.71 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (£1,245) | £1,307 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,022 (£788) | £1,091 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $239 (£184) | £186 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $995 (£767) | £686 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $749 (£578) | £568 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (£104) | £154 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (£39) | £22 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $457 (£353) | £351 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (£88) | £80 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£7) | £8 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (£13) | £12 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (£37) | £67 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (£27) | £32 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (£56) | £60 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (£72) | £64 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,200 (£21,749) | £17,989 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (£0.63) | £1.14 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (£28) | £60 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (£17) | £18 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (£7) | £3.17 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (£19) | £5.88 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (£67) | £73 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.13) | £2.55 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (£2.49) | £1.49 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (£3.63) | £3.31 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (£2.37) | £1.53 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (£1.64) | £1.81 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£13) | £15 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (£35) | £35 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£17) | £18 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (£81) | £67 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (£54) | £56 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (£5.25) | £7 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.70 (£3.62) | £2.76 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (£3.52) | £3.68 | - 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (£108) | £122 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (£0.18) | £0.04 | + 356% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (£25) | £37 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.06) | £9 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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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
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,535
($4,583)
in Bakersfield, California.
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