Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boulder, Colorado | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (£17) | £15 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£7) | £5.39 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (£5.96) | £2.54 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (£0.88) | £1.13 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.50 (£4.56) | £2.28 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.24 (£4.34) | £1.79 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (£9) | £2.69 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.84 (£3.18) | £1.84 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (£1.60) | £0.85 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.37 (£4.45) | £1.60 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (£15) | £7 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.95 (£2.44) | £1.61 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (£2.04) | £1.12 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boulder, Colorado | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,180 (£2,634) | £1,159 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,978 (£1,639) | £904 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $108 (£89) | £297 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,912 (£1,584) | £569 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,525 (£1,263) | £453 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $78 (£65) | £125 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $39 (£32) | £25 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $338 (£280) | £386 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (£95) | £110 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (£13) | £7 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $41 (£34) | £12 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boulder, Colorado | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (£57) | £44 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $83 (£69) | £26 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (£74) | £54 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (£92) | £74 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boulder, Colorado | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,163 (£18,358) | £24,333 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (£0.84) | £1.62 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (£77) | £89 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (£25) | £15 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boulder, Colorado | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (£10) | £3.03 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (£18) | £4.55 | + 291% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $184 (£152) | £62 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (£7) | £2.75 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (£5.23) | £1.32 | + 298% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£5.80) | £3.71 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (£7) | £1.73 | + 296% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.26 (£2.70) | £1.61 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $38 (£32) | £13 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boulder, Colorado | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (£41) | £31 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (£24) | £15 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (£116) | £62 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (£91) | £50 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (£10) | £8 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.61 (£3.82) | £2.86 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£5.61) | £3.20 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $472 (£391) | £389 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (£0.17) | £0.09 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (£60) | £32 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£6) | £13 | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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