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 | $13 (£10) | £15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.52) | £5.50 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.49 (£2.69) | £3.36 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (£0.71) | £0.80 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.12 (£2.40) | £2.15 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.63 (£3.56) | £1.42 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.47) | £4.91 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (£2.92) | £1.69 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (£1.54) | £0.84 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.10 (£1.62) | £1.64 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (£1.33) | £1.80 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.30 (£1.77) | £0.71 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,345 (£1,805) | £1,307 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,311 (£1,008) | £1,091 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (£126) | £186 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,546 (£1,190) | £686 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,148 (£884) | £568 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $160 (£123) | £154 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (£33) | £22 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $345 (£265) | £351 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (£81) | £80 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£6) | £8 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (£16) | £11 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (£37) | £67 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (£27) | £32 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $69 (£53) | £60 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (£68) | £64 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,232 (£19,417) | £17,989 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (£0.42) | £1.14 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (£33) | £60 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (£14) | £18 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (£11) | £3.17 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.50 (£1.92) | £5.88 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (£61) | £73 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.15) | £2.55 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (£2.10) | £1.49 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (£3.85) | £3.50 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 (£2.77) | £1.63 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (£1.40) | £1.96 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£16) | £14 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (£26) | £36 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (£16) | £18 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (£74) | £67 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (£58) | £56 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £7 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (£3.97) | £2.76 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.38 (£4.14) | £3.65 | + 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $132 (£102) | £122 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (£48) | £37 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.71 (£4.39) | £9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,925
($5,100)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,900
in Aberdeen.
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