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 | $15 (£12) | £15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.30) | £5.50 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.90 (£3.00) | £3.36 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (£0.69) | £0.80 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.64 (£3.57) | £2.15 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 (£3.73) | £1.42 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (£7) | £4.91 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 (£2.45) | £1.69 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (£1.19) | £0.84 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.38 (£1.83) | £1.64 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (£1.42) | £1.80 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (£1.20) | £0.71 | + 68% | |
| 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 | $2,030 (£1,562) | £1,307 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,546 (£1,190) | £1,091 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (£93) | £186 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,474 (£1,135) | £686 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,175 (£905) | £568 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $96 (£74) | £154 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (£45) | £22 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (£280) | £351 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (£101) | £80 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£9) | £8 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (£16) | £11 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (£41) | £67 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (£26) | £32 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (£63) | £60 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (£70) | £64 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (£20,681) | £17,989 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (£0.42) | £1.14 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (£70) | £60 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£11) | £18 | - 35% | |
| 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 (£5.65) | £3.17 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (£15) | £5.88 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (£93) | £73 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (£4.56) | £2.55 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.59 (£2.76) | £1.49 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (£4.19) | £3.50 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.71 (£2.09) | £1.63 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (£1.46) | £1.96 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£15) | £14 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (£33) | £36 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (£18) | £18 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (£80) | £67 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (£68) | £56 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £7 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (£3.74) | £2.76 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.41 (£4.17) | £3.65 | + 14% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $172 (£132) | £122 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.75 (£0.58) | £0.04 | + 1343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (£46) | £37 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.67 (£4.36) | £9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,930
($6,407)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,100
in Aberdeen.
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