Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (£8) | £15 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£4.91) | £5.50 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.62 (£4.14) | £3.36 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (£0.66) | £0.80 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (£2.06) | £2.15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.89 (£2.87) | £1.42 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.18) | £4.91 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (£2.70) | £1.69 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (£1.25) | £0.81 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (£2.20) | £1.64 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (£12) | £7 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (£1.41) | £1.79 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (£1.34) | £0.70 | + 92% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,442 (£1,063) | £1,307 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,178 (£868) | £1,091 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (£94) | £186 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,045 (£770) | £686 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $797 (£587) | £568 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $73 (£53) | £154 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£34) | £22 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $318 (£234) | £351 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (£70) | £80 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£30) | £67 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $65 (£48) | £32 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (£72) | £60 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (£68) | £64 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,735 (£16,016) | £17,989 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (£0.42) | £1.15 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (£19) | £60 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£14) | £18 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (£3.74) | £3.17 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (£62) | £5.88 | + 952% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (£94) | £74 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (£4.27) | £2.55 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (£2.93) | £1.49 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (£3.99) | £3.31 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (£2.06) | £1.53 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (£1.58) | £1.81 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (£12) | £15 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (£31) | £35 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£18) | £18 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (£78) | £67 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (£50) | £56 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £7 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.36 (£3.21) | £2.76 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (£4.58) | £3.56 | + 29% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $511 (£377) | £333 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (£56) | £37 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.92 (£4.36) | £9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 567 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,401
($4,616)
in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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