Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 2% cheaper 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) | $7 (£5.53) | £5.50 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.64 (£2.74) | £3.42 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (£0.69) | £0.83 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.52 (£2.65) | £2.15 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.90 (£2.18) | £1.37 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.94) | £4.69 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.16 (£2.38) | £1.77 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (£1.01) | £0.79 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (£1.85) | £1.64 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (£1.58) | £1.76 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (£1.28) | £0.79 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,625 (£1,222) | £1,307 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,032 (£776) | £1,091 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 (£195) | £181 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,063 (£800) | £686 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $769 (£579) | £568 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (£100) | £117 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (£41) | £22 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (£314) | £356 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (£93) | £79 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£13) | £12 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (£35) | £67 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (£27) | £32 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (£61) | £60 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (£79) | £64 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,755 (£20,119) | £17,989 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (£0.56) | £1.16 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (£28) | £60 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (£7) | £3.17 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (£18) | £4.75 | + 277% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (£72) | £61 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.73) | £2.66 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (£2.36) | £1.39 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.66 (£3.50) | £3.14 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (£2.20) | £1.63 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (£1.58) | £1.71 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (£13) | £14 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (£33) | £37 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£17) | £18 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (£74) | £71 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (£53) | £56 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.66) | £8 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.62 (£3.48) | £2.76 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.48 (£4.12) | £4.16 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (£322) | £420 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (£0.17) | £0.04 | + 323% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (£25) | £37 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.45) | £9 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 488 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,834
($5,098)
in Bakersfield, California.
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