Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£11) | £12 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.35) | £5.43 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.17 (£3.22) | £3.30 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (£0.70) | £0.93 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (£1.82) | £2.39 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (£3.26) | £1.96 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (£4.26) | £3.47 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (£2.35) | £1.71 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (£1.17) | £1.30 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (£1.96) | £2.12 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.77 (£1.36) | £1.64 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.67 (£1.29) | £1.11 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,629 (£1,257) | £1,100 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,019 (£786) | £870 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 (£120) | £170 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,357 (£1,047) | £599 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $685 (£528) | £624 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (£79) | £126 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (£35) | £21 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $344 (£266) | £386 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (£72) | £107 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £6 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (£10) | £12 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£31) | £62 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (£39) | £30 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (£66) | £66 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (£97) | £69 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,593 (£16,668) | £18,131 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (£0.50) | £1.24 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (£34) | £66 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.61 (£4.33) | £2.95 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (£8) | £4.55 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (£65) | £62 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.16 (£3.99) | £2.75 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.84 (£2.19) | £1.30 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.08 (£3.15) | £3.71 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (£2.18) | £1.73 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (£1.14) | £1.64 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£13) | £13 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (£32) | £33 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£17) | £18 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $116 (£90) | £66 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (£45) | £58 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£8) | £8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.17 (£3.22) | £2.90 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.32 (£4.11) | £3.86 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (£332) | £389 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (£0.28) | £0.10 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (£37) | £36 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.28 (£4.08) | £9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 200 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 7% 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 £2,891 ($3,745) in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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