Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£4.83) | £5.43 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.97 (£2.85) | £3.30 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (£0.68) | £0.93 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.33 (£1.67) | £2.39 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (£2.81) | £1.96 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.41 (£3.89) | £3.47 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (£2.14) | £1.71 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (£1.01) | £1.30 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (£1.56) | £2.12 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (£1.22) | £1.64 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.68 (£1.21) | £1.11 | + 9% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,545 (£1,110) | £1,100 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $978 (£702) | £868 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (£115) | £170 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,312 (£942) | £659 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $712 (£512) | £621 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $98 (£70) | £126 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (£35) | £21 | + 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | $312 (£224) | £386 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£63) | £107 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £6 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (£9) | £12 | - 28% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (£28) | £62 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (£38) | £30 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (£58) | £66 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (£93) | £69 | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,879 (£17,148) | £18,131 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (£0.40) | £1.24 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (£33) | £65 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (£13) | £15 | - 12% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.74 (£4.12) | £2.95 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (£8) | £4.55 | + 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (£57) | £62 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.32 (£3.82) | £2.75 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.04 (£2.18) | £1.30 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (£2.86) | £3.71 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.63 (£1.89) | £1.73 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.36 (£0.98) | £1.64 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£13) | £13 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (£24) | £33 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£17) | £18 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $113 (£81) | £66 | + 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (£37) | £58 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (£2.87) | £2.90 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.37 (£3.86) | £3.86 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (£310) | £389 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (£0.26) | £0.10 | + 156% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (£36) | £36 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.55 (£3.99) | £9 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,078 ($4,286) in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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