Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $15 (£11) | £12 | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (£5.85) | £5.43 | 8% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.47 (£3.26) | £3.30 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.82 (£0.60) | £0.93 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.54 (£1.85) | £2.39 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.48 (£3.27) | £1.96 | 67% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (£4.92) | £3.47 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.34 (£2.44) | £1.71 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.65 (£1.20) | £1.30 | 7% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.99 (£2.18) | £2.12 | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (£10) | £7 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.68 (£1.22) | £1.64 | 25% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.15 (£1.57) | £1.11 | 42% |
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,919 (£1,400) | £1,100 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,486 (£1,084) | £868 | 25% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $135 (£99) | £170 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,341 (£978) | £659 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $937 (£683) | £621 | 10% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $78 (£57) | £126 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $58 (£42) | £21 | 96% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $256 (£187) | £386 | 52% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $129 (£94) | £107 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $10 (£7) | £6 | 14% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $34 (£25) | £12 | 104% |
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $44 (£32) | £62 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $49 (£36) | £30 | 20% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $72 (£53) | £66 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $91 (£67) | £69 | 3% |
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,823 (£17,378) | £18,131 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.63 (£0.46) | £1.24 | 63% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $86 (£63) | £65 | 2% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $21 (£15) | £15 | 1% |
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (£4.57) | £2.95 | 55% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $16 (£12) | £4.55 | 156% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $142 (£104) | £62 | 68% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (£4.59) | £2.75 | 67% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.45 (£2.52) | £1.30 | 93% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.56 (£4.05) | £3.71 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.11 (£3.00) | £1.73 | 73% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.74 (£1.27) | £1.64 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $22 (£16) | £13 | 22% |
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $39 (£28) | £33 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 (£17) | £18 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $174 (£127) | £66 | 93% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $64 (£46) | £58 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $11 (£8) | £8 | 4% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.14 (£3.75) | £2.90 | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.74 (£4.18) | £3.86 | 9% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (£313) | £389 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.11 (£0.08) | £0.10 | 23% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $43 (£31) | £36 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $5.96 (£4.35) | £9 | 53% |
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For example, you would need at least £3,814 ($5,228) in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,600 in Aberdeen.