Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berkeley, California | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (£17) | £15 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£7) | £5.39 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (£5.11) | £2.54 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.35 (£1.08) | £1.13 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.23 (£3.37) | £2.28 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.77 (£2.99) | £1.79 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (£8) | £2.69 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.42 (£2.72) | £1.84 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (£1.63) | £0.85 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.79 (£3.02) | £1.60 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (£13) | £7 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (£2.00) | £1.61 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.54 (£2.02) | £1.12 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berkeley, California | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,765 (£2,995) | £1,159 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,056 (£2,430) | £827 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (£127) | £297 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,703 (£2,150) | £569 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,923 (£1,529) | £453 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (£82) | £125 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (£44) | £25 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $367 (£292) | £386 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (£93) | £110 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£9) | £7 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (£23) | £12 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berkeley, California | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (£44) | £44 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | £26 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (£85) | £54 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $185 (£147) | £74 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berkeley, California | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £24,333 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 (£1.03) | £1.62 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (£80) | £89 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berkeley, California | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.03 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.55 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (£116) | £62 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.75 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.30 (£4.21) | £1.32 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£4.93) | £3.71 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.83 (£3.04) | £1.73 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (£1.88) | £1.61 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (£19) | £13 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Berkeley, California | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (£37) | £31 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£20) | £15 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (£131) | £62 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (£84) | £50 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (£11) | £8 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.68 (£3.72) | £2.86 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£5.66) | £3.20 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $488 (£388) | £389 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.09 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (£65) | £32 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£8) | £13 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 115 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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