Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (£13) | £12 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£6) | £5.43 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (£4.59) | £3.30 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.31 (£0.94) | £0.93 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.06 (£3.63) | £2.39 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (£3.36) | £1.96 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (£7) | £3.47 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (£2.62) | £1.71 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (£1.50) | £1.30 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.22 (£2.31) | £2.12 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.34 (£1.68) | £1.64 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (£2.11) | £1.11 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,124 (£2,962) | £1,100 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,014 (£2,164) | £868 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (£122) | £170 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,882 (£2,070) | £659 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,183 (£1,568) | £621 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (£78) | £126 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (£46) | £21 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $327 (£235) | £386 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (£89) | £107 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £6 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (£20) | £12 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (£37) | £62 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (£31) | £30 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (£71) | £66 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $190 (£137) | £69 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,942 (£17,911) | £18,131 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (£0.71) | £1.24 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $116 (£84) | £65 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.95) | £2.95 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (£11) | £4.55 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (£87) | £62 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (£8) | £2.75 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.36 (£3.85) | £1.30 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£4.74) | £3.71 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (£2.96) | £1.73 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (£1.68) | £1.64 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (£16) | £13 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (£31) | £33 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (£19) | £18 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 (£145) | £66 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (£68) | £58 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (£9) | £8 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (£2.94) | £2.90 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£5.22) | £3.86 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (£311) | £389 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $82 (£59) | £36 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | £9 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 153 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,009 ($6,974) in Berkeley, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,400 in Aberdeen.
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