Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£11) | £15 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.10) | £5.50 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (£3.28) | £3.36 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (£0.69) | £0.80 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.50 (£3.33) | £2.15 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.12 (£3.80) | £1.42 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (£7) | £4.91 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (£2.44) | £1.69 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (£1.13) | £0.81 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (£1.75) | £1.64 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (£1.35) | £1.79 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (£1.44) | £0.70 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,185 (£1,618) | £1,307 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,717 (£1,272) | £1,091 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (£114) | £186 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,562 (£1,157) | £686 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,161 (£860) | £568 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (£74) | £154 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (£41) | £22 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (£260) | £351 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (£99) | £80 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £8 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (£14) | £12 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (£40) | £67 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (£25) | £32 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (£62) | £60 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (£68) | £64 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (£19,905) | £17,989 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (£0.43) | £1.15 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (£66) | £60 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£11) | £18 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.44) | £3.17 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (£15) | £5.88 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (£90) | £74 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (£4.38) | £2.55 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.70 (£2.74) | £1.49 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (£4.03) | £3.31 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.72 (£2.01) | £1.53 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (£1.34) | £1.81 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£15) | £15 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (£30) | £35 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (£17) | £18 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (£77) | £67 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (£49) | £56 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £7 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (£3.60) | £2.76 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.36 (£3.97) | £3.56 | + 12% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $365 (£270) | £333 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (£0.31) | £0.04 | + 687% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (£44) | £37 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.77 (£4.27) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,760
($6,426)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,200
in Aberdeen.
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