Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (£14) | £12 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.43 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (£5.08) | £3.30 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.20 (£0.93) | £0.93 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.31 (£4.13) | £2.39 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (£3.55) | £1.96 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (£7) | £3.47 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (£2.83) | £1.71 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (£1.56) | £1.30 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (£2.17) | £2.12 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£11) | £7 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (£1.59) | £1.64 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (£2.34) | £1.11 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,816 (£2,965) | £1,100 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,895 (£2,250) | £870 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (£143) | £170 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,793 (£2,170) | £599 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,096 (£1,629) | £624 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (£85) | £126 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (£50) | £21 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $352 (£274) | £386 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (£104) | £107 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£9) | £6 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (£16) | £12 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (£41) | £62 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (£40) | £30 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (£81) | £66 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $204 (£158) | £69 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,942 (£19,379) | £18,131 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (£0.77) | £1.24 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (£78) | £66 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£6) | £2.95 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (£14) | £4.55 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (£102) | £62 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (£9) | £2.75 | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.51 (£3.50) | £1.30 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£5.31) | £3.71 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.30 (£3.34) | £1.73 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (£1.82) | £1.64 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (£18) | £13 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (£37) | £33 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (£21) | £18 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (£129) | £66 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (£79) | £58 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (£10) | £8 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.04 (£3.14) | £2.90 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (£5.93) | £3.86 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (£337) | £389 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $82 (£63) | £36 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£8) | £9 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 223 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,472 ($7,043) in Berkeley, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,600 in Aberdeen.
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