Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.42) | £5.50 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.96 (£2.93) | £3.36 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (£0.62) | £0.80 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (£2.27) | £2.15 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.97 (£3.68) | £1.42 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£5.59) | £4.91 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (£2.75) | £1.69 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (£1.39) | £0.81 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (£1.59) | £1.64 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (£8) | £7 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (£1.24) | £1.79 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.30 (£1.70) | £0.70 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,268 (£1,678) | £1,307 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,335 (£987) | £1,091 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (£122) | £186 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,692 (£1,252) | £686 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,154 (£854) | £568 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $171 (£126) | £154 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (£32) | £22 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $333 (£246) | £351 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (£69) | £80 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£6) | £8 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (£15) | £12 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (£34) | £67 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (£26) | £32 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (£49) | £60 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (£68) | £64 | + 7% | |
| 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 | $25,232 (£18,665) | £17,989 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (£0.40) | £1.15 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (£35) | £60 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (£14) | £18 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.42) | £3.17 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.50 (£1.85) | £5.88 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (£68) | £74 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£4.95) | £2.55 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (£2.02) | £1.49 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£4.84) | £3.31 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (£2.67) | £1.53 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (£1.37) | £1.81 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (£15) | £15 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (£24) | £35 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£16) | £18 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (£71) | £67 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (£43) | £56 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £7 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (£3.71) | £2.76 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (£4.38) | £3.56 | + 23% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $483 (£357) | £333 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (£55) | £37 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.71 (£4.22) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 19, 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, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £4,051
($5,477)
in Charleston, South Carolina.
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