Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£10) | £15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.31) | £5.50 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.95 (£2.23) | £3.36 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (£0.72) | £0.80 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (£1.62) | £2.15 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (£2.66) | £1.51 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.23 (£3.21) | £4.63 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (£2.26) | £1.71 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (£1.26) | £0.81 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (£1.67) | £1.64 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (£12) | £7 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (£1.37) | £1.79 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (£1.16) | £0.70 | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,524 (£1,155) | £1,307 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $829 (£628) | £1,091 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $163 (£123) | £186 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,169 (£886) | £686 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $627 (£475) | £568 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $102 (£78) | £154 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (£33) | £22 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $340 (£257) | £351 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (£77) | £80 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£31) | £67 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (£33) | £32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (£68) | £60 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (£76) | £64 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,382 (£16,968) | £17,989 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (£0.41) | £1.15 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (£33) | £60 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.65 (£4.29) | £3.17 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (£11) | £5.88 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (£60) | £74 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.00 (£3.79) | £2.55 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.71 (£2.06) | £1.49 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (£2.84) | £3.31 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.90 (£2.20) | £1.53 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (£1.30) | £1.81 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (£11) | £15 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $28 (£21) | £35 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£17) | £18 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (£64) | £67 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (£36) | £56 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (£4.83) | £7 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (£3.14) | £2.76 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.59 (£2.72) | £3.56 | - 23% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $593 (£450) | £333 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (£0.27) | £0.04 | + 570% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (£31) | £37 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.25 (£3.98) | £9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 649 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,433
($4,528)
in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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