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 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£4.82) | £5.50 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (£3.65) | £3.42 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (£0.63) | £0.81 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (£2.09) | £2.15 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (£2.88) | £1.37 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.30) | £4.65 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (£2.72) | £1.77 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (£1.10) | £0.79 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (£2.13) | £1.64 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (£13) | £7 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (£1.30) | £1.76 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (£1.30) | £0.76 | + 70% | |
| 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 | $1,451 (£1,035) | £1,307 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,263 (£900) | £1,091 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (£100) | £181 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,045 (£745) | £686 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $769 (£549) | £568 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $73 (£52) | £117 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£33) | £22 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (£231) | £356 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (£67) | £79 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£29) | £67 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $65 (£46) | £32 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (£69) | £60 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (£66) | £64 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,735 (£15,501) | £17,989 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (£0.42) | £1.14 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (£17) | £60 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£13) | £18 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (£3.62) | £3.17 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (£60) | £5.88 | + 918% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (£91) | £61 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (£4.13) | £2.60 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (£2.83) | £1.39 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (£3.86) | £3.06 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (£1.99) | £1.57 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (£1.53) | £1.96 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£12) | £15 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (£27) | £36 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£17) | £18 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (£76) | £68 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (£46) | £56 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £7 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.21) | £2.76 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (£4.43) | £4.24 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (£304) | £401 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 (£55) | £37 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.72 (£4.08) | £9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 374 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 14% cheaper than 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 £3,524
($4,941)
in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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