Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.78) | £5.43 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.80 (£2.73) | £3.30 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (£0.60) | £0.93 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.42 (£1.74) | £2.39 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.13 (£2.97) | £1.96 | + 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.85) | £3.47 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (£2.48) | £1.71 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (£1.15) | £1.30 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (£2.15) | £2.12 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (£1.20) | £1.64 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (£1.71) | £1.11 | + 55% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,912 (£1,375) | £1,100 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,558 (£1,120) | £868 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $130 (£94) | £170 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,341 (£964) | £659 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $937 (£674) | £621 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $78 (£56) | £126 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (£41) | £21 | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | $246 (£177) | £386 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (£80) | £107 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£6) | £6 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (£26) | £12 | + 108% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (£30) | £62 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (£36) | £30 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (£51) | £66 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (£73) | £69 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,811 (£17,121) | £18,131 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (£0.46) | £1.24 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (£62) | £65 | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (£15) | £15 | - 0% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.51) | £2.95 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (£11) | £4.55 | + 152% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (£102) | £62 | + 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.52) | £2.75 | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (£2.48) | £1.30 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 (£4.00) | £3.71 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.11 (£2.95) | £1.73 | + 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (£1.25) | £1.64 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (£16) | £13 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (£27) | £33 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£17) | £18 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (£119) | £66 | + 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (£45) | £58 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (£3.44) | £2.90 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.63 (£4.05) | £3.86 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (£308) | £389 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (£0.08) | £0.10 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (£32) | £36 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.96 (£4.28) | £9 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £3,226 ($4,486) in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,100 in Aberdeen.
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