Cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 | £12 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 | £5.43 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.37 | £3.30 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.75 | £0.93 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.30 | £2.39 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.26 | £1.96 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.06 | £3.47 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.01 | £1.71 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.91 | £1.30 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.77 | £2.12 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 | £7 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 | £1.64 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.19 | £1.11 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Belfast (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,307 | £1,100 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £648 | £868 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £106 | £170 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £744 | £659 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £567 | £621 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £71 | £126 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 | £21 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £400 | £386 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £89 | £107 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 | £6 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 | £12 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 | £62 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 | £30 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 | £66 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 | £69 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,244 | £18,131 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 | £1.24 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 | £65 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 | £15 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Belfast (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.69 | £2.95 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 | £4.55 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £65 | £62 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.79 | £2.75 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.35 | £1.30 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.64 | £3.71 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.67 | £1.73 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 | £1.64 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 | £13 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 | £33 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 | £18 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £79 | £66 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 | £58 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 | £8 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.80 | £2.90 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.20 | £3.86 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £435 | £389 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 | £0.10 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 | £36 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 | £9 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 167 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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