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Cost of living in Cambridge, United Kingdom compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 | £15 | ||
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.25 | £5.50 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.74 | £3.42 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.75 | £0.81 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.80 | £2.15 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.11 | £1.37 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.90 | £4.65 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.26 | £1.77 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 | £0.79 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 | £1.64 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 | £7 | ||
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.83 | £1.76 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.63 | £0.76 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,843 | £1,307 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,260 | £1,091 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £169 | £181 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,027 | £686 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £825 | £568 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £123 | £117 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £29 | £22 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £340 | £356 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 | £79 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 | £8 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 | £12 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 | £67 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £38 | £32 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £56 | £60 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 | £64 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,495 | £17,989 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 | £1.14 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 | £60 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 | £18 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.30 | £3.17 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 | £5.88 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £108 | £61 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.41 | £2.60 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 | £1.39 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.76 | £3.06 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 | £1.57 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.01 | £1.96 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 | £15 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 | £36 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 | £18 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £59 | £68 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 | £56 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 | £7 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.55 | £2.76 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 | £4.24 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £367 | £401 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 | £0.04 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 | £37 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 | £9 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 612 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,532
in Cambridge
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,200
in Aberdeen.
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