Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£12) | £12 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.69) | £5.43 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (£3.32) | £3.30 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (£0.60) | £0.93 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.44 (£1.89) | £2.39 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (£3.14) | £1.96 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.97 (£4.61) | £3.47 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (£2.26) | £1.71 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.69 (£2.08) | £1.30 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 (£1.95) | £2.12 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 (£1.68) | £1.64 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (£1.92) | £1.11 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,460 (£1,899) | £1,100 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,490 (£1,150) | £870 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $192 (£148) | £170 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,549 (£1,195) | £599 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,133 (£875) | £624 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $159 (£123) | £126 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (£41) | £21 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 (£273) | £386 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (£102) | £107 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £6 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (£19) | £12 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (£33) | £62 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $33 (£26) | £30 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (£61) | £66 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (£79) | £69 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,367 (£17,265) | £18,131 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (£0.48) | £1.24 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (£37) | £66 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (£13) | £15 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.92) | £2.95 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (£5.83) | £4.55 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $145 (£112) | £62 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.57) | £2.75 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (£2.40) | £1.30 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (£3.78) | £3.71 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.57 (£2.76) | £1.73 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (£1.53) | £1.64 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£15) | £13 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (£37) | £33 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£17) | £18 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (£105) | £66 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (£41) | £58 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (£3.55) | £2.90 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.31 (£3.33) | £3.86 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (£331) | £389 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (£0.08) | £0.10 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (£24) | £36 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (£4.86) | £9 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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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 £3,467 ($4,491) in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,300 in Aberdeen.
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