Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £12 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.18) | £5.43 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (£3.09) | £3.30 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (£0.63) | £0.93 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.50 (£2.51) | £2.39 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (£2.98) | £1.96 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£5.80) | £3.47 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (£3.68) | £1.71 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (£1.41) | £1.30 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (£1.70) | £2.12 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (£1.43) | £1.64 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.85 (£2.04) | £1.11 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,288 (£1,635) | £1,100 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,965 (£1,405) | £868 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (£125) | £170 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,549 (£1,107) | £659 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,282 (£916) | £621 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (£73) | £126 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (£40) | £21 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $391 (£280) | £386 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $163 (£117) | £107 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£9) | £6 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (£19) | £12 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£34) | £62 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (£24) | £30 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (£59) | £66 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (£74) | £69 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,482 (£17,500) | £18,131 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (£0.50) | £1.24 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $108 (£77) | £65 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£10) | £15 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.91 (£4.22) | £2.95 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (£16) | £4.55 | + 258% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (£69) | £62 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£4.76) | £2.75 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (£2.82) | £1.30 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£5.23) | £3.71 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (£2.17) | £1.73 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (£1.35) | £1.64 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (£18) | £13 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (£32) | £33 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£17) | £18 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (£79) | £66 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (£47) | £58 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£8) | £8 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.52 (£3.23) | £2.90 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.34 (£3.82) | £3.86 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (£308) | £389 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (£0.16) | £0.10 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (£56) | £36 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.77 (£4.13) | £9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 232 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,031 ($5,639) in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,500 in Aberdeen.
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