Cost of living in Beauvais, France vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beauvais (France) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£10) | £12 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.43 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (£3.11) | £3.30 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (£0.77) | £0.93 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (£2.89) | £2.39 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (£1.72) | £1.96 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (£3.50) | £3.47 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.89 (£1.63) | £1.71 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.68 (£2.32) | £1.30 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.68 (£3.18) | £2.12 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.55) | £7 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (£1.50) | £1.64 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (£0.91) | £1.11 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Beauvais (France) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €840 (£726) | £1,100 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €630 (£544) | £868 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (£104) | £170 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €478 (£413) | £659 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €345 (£298) | £621 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (£60) | £126 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (£22) | £21 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (£301) | £386 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (£100) | £107 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (£10) | £6 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £12 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Beauvais (France) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €109 (£94) | £62 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (£33) | £30 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €67 (£58) | £66 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (£69) | £69 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Beauvais (France) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,262 (£19,231) | £18,131 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (£1.15) | £1.24 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €12 (£10) | £65 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Beauvais (France) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £2.95 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.55 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.43 (£2.10) | £2.75 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.30 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (£3.26) | £3.71 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.85 (£1.59) | £1.73 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €0.94 (£0.81) | £1.64 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£21) | £13 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Beauvais (France) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£34) | £33 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £18 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (£40) | £66 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (£41) | £58 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (£3.11) | £2.90 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (£3.97) | £3.86 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €19 (£16) | £36 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,335 (€2,702) in Beauvais.
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