Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 9% 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) | $8 (£5.69) | £5.50 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (£3.35) | £3.42 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (£0.65) | £0.83 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (£1.98) | £2.15 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (£3.17) | £1.37 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (£7) | £4.69 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (£2.49) | £1.77 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (£1.30) | £0.79 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.30 (£1.73) | £1.64 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (£1.46) | £1.76 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (£1.65) | £0.79 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,076 (£1,564) | £1,307 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,355 (£1,021) | £1,091 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (£151) | £181 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,669 (£1,257) | £686 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,160 (£874) | £568 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (£117) | £117 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (£36) | £22 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (£271) | £356 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (£81) | £79 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £8 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (£14) | £12 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (£38) | £67 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (£58) | £60 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (£78) | £64 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,546 (£18,491) | £17,989 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (£0.44) | £1.16 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (£36) | £60 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (£13) | £18 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.77) | £3.17 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.38 (£3.30) | £4.75 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (£86) | £61 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.25) | £2.66 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.99 (£2.25) | £1.39 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£5.03) | £3.14 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (£2.60) | £1.63 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (£1.33) | £1.71 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£15) | £14 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (£29) | £37 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £18 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $119 (£89) | £71 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (£51) | £56 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £8 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (£3.95) | £2.76 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£4.99) | £4.16 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (£323) | £420 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (£0.35) | £0.04 | + 779% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (£47) | £37 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.76 (£4.34) | £9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,878
($5,147)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,700
in Aberdeen.
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