Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.53) | £5.43 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (£2.65) | £3.30 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (£0.56) | £0.93 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.60 (£1.87) | £2.39 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (£2.85) | £1.96 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.28) | £3.47 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (£2.70) | £1.71 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (£1.21) | £1.30 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (£2.08) | £2.12 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (£12) | £7 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.46 (£1.05) | £1.64 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (£1.40) | £1.11 | + 26% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,785 (£1,282) | £1,100 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,309 (£940) | £868 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (£99) | £170 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,159 (£832) | £659 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $816 (£586) | £621 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (£50) | £126 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (£28) | £21 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | $330 (£237) | £386 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (£73) | £107 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £6 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (£13) | £12 | + 2% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£29) | £62 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (£44) | £30 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (£67) | £66 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (£72) | £69 | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,164 (£16,635) | £18,131 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (£0.43) | £1.24 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (£17) | £65 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£13) | £15 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (£3.64) | £2.95 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (£60) | £4.55 | + 1225% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (£75) | £62 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (£4.16) | £2.75 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (£2.85) | £1.30 | + 119% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (£3.88) | £3.71 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (£2.00) | £1.73 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (£1.54) | £1.64 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£12) | £13 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (£33) | £33 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£18) | £18 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (£76) | £66 | + 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (£48) | £58 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £8 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.23) | £2.90 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (£4.05) | £3.86 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (£309) | £389 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (£58) | £36 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.91 (£4.24) | £9 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,758 ($3,841) in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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