Cost of living in Cardiff, United Kingdom vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 | £12 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.87 | £5.43 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.32 | £3.30 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 | £0.93 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.72 | £2.39 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 | £1.96 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.12 | £3.47 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.56 | £1.71 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.10 | £1.30 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 | £2.12 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 | £7 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 | £1.64 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 | £1.11 | - 17% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,204 | £1,100 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £789 | £868 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £124 | £170 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £857 | £659 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £482 | £621 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £107 | £126 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 | £21 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | £345 | £386 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 | £107 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 | £6 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 | £12 | + 20% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £54 | £62 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 | £30 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £56 | £66 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 | £69 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,653 | £18,131 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 | £1.24 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £51 | £65 | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 | £15 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.86 | £2.95 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 | £4.55 | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 | £62 | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 | £2.75 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.79 | £1.30 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.84 | £3.71 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.11 | £1.73 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 | £1.64 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 | £13 | + 35% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 | £33 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £12 | £18 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £73 | £66 | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £44 | £58 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 | £8 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 | £2.90 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.43 | £3.86 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £416 | £389 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 | £0.10 | + 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 | £36 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 | £9 | + 3% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,300 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,120 in Cardiff.
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