Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£10) | £15 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (£5.07) | £5.50 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (£3.47) | £3.16 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (£0.65) | £0.92 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.12 (£3.22) | £2.15 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (£3.93) | £1.42 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (£7) | £4.91 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (£2.37) | £1.69 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (£1.22) | £0.88 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.38 (£1.86) | £1.64 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (£1.47) | £1.84 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.58 (£1.23) | £0.74 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,301 (£1,798) | £1,307 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,502 (£1,173) | £1,091 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $114 (£89) | £186 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,511 (£1,180) | £686 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,211 (£946) | £568 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $96 (£75) | £154 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (£46) | £22 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $354 (£276) | £337 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (£102) | £81 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (£16) | £11 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (£40) | £67 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (£27) | £32 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (£64) | £60 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (£71) | £64 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (£20,995) | £17,989 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (£0.44) | £1.14 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (£71) | £60 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.74) | £3.17 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (£16) | £9 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (£99) | £73 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (£4.62) | £2.55 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.65 (£2.85) | £1.72 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (£4.25) | £3.50 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.83 (£2.21) | £1.72 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (£1.58) | £2.19 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£16) | £14 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (£33) | £35 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £18 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (£82) | £67 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (£63) | £56 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £7 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (£3.81) | £2.76 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.41 (£4.23) | £3.98 | + 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $175 (£137) | £122 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.75 (£0.59) | £0.04 | + 1365% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (£47) | £37 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.57 (£4.35) | £9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,827
($4,899)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,125
in Aberdeen.
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