Cost of living in Billings, Montana, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Billings, Montana (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.05) | £5.50 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.03 (£3.91) | £3.36 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (£0.75) | £0.80 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (£2.30) | £2.15 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.75 (£3.69) | £1.42 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£6) | £4.91 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.80 (£2.18) | £1.69 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.31 (£1.02) | £0.81 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (£2.46) | £1.64 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (£1.35) | £1.80 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (£1.36) | £0.71 | + 91% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Billings, Montana (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,173 (£911) | £1,307 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,006 (£782) | £1,091 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $130 (£101) | £186 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $935 (£726) | £686 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $782 (£607) | £568 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $80 (£62) | £154 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $67 (£52) | £22 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $366 (£284) | £351 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (£72) | £80 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (£13) | £8 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (£15) | £12 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Billings, Montana (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (£38) | £67 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $62 (£48) | £32 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (£60) | £60 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (£97) | £64 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Billings, Montana (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,031 (£23,326) | £17,989 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (£0.48) | £1.14 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $162 (£126) | £60 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Billings, Montana (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£7) | £3.17 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (£22) | £5.88 | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $183 (£142) | £73 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (£7) | £2.55 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (£2.91) | £1.49 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£5.32) | £3.31 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (£2.33) | £1.53 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (£1.83) | £1.81 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (£20) | £15 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Billings, Montana (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (£29) | £35 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£17) | £18 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $160 (£124) | £67 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (£61) | £56 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £7 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (£4.27) | £2.76 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (£3.49) | £3.68 | - 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $80 (£62) | £122 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (£0.26) | £0.04 | + 547% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (£44) | £37 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£5.83) | £9 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 525 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Billings, Montana (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,997
($6,433)
in Billings, Montana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,000
in Aberdeen.
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