Cost of living in Billings, Montana (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Billings, Montana (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£12) | £13 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.57 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.76 (£3.84) | £3.29 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (£0.80) | £0.87 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (£1.73) | £2.43 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.72 (£4.62) | £1.91 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£6) | £3.58 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (£2.40) | £1.69 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (£1.05) | £1.13 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (£2.64) | £2.17 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (£15) | £7 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (£1.70) | £1.64 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (£1.61) | £1.04 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Billings, Montana (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,387 (£1,120) | £1,117 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,093 (£883) | £868 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (£104) | £170 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $974 (£787) | £661 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $731 (£590) | £621 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (£110) | £125 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (£42) | £21 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $374 (£302) | £386 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (£91) | £110 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (£12) | £7 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (£15) | £12 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Billings, Montana (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (£45) | £63 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $81 (£65) | £30 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (£66) | £72 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (£109) | £68 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Billings, Montana (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,589 (£21,472) | £17,932 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (£0.60) | £1.25 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (£26) | £65 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £11 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Billings, Montana (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | 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) | - | £62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£6) | £2.75 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (£2.83) | £1.32 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.45 (£4.40) | £3.71 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.14 (£3.34) | £1.73 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (£1.31) | £1.61 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (£17) | £13 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Billings, Montana (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (£43) | £31 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£19) | £18 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (£113) | £62 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (£58) | £60 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (£5.77) | £8 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.68 (£4.59) | £2.75 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.39 (£4.35) | £3.83 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $669 (£540) | £389 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (£0.20) | £0.10 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (£37) | £37 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£6) | £9 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 54 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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