Cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.42) | £5.50 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (£2.64) | £3.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (£0.59) | £0.80 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (£2.23) | £2.15 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.35 (£2.48) | £1.42 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.54 (£4.11) | £4.91 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (£2.52) | £1.69 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (£1.10) | £0.81 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.10 (£1.55) | £1.64 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£9) | £7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.15 (£1.59) | £1.79 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (£1.46) | £0.70 | + 109% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,686 (£1,249) | £1,307 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,146 (£849) | £1,091 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $146 (£108) | £186 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $889 (£658) | £686 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $721 (£534) | £568 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (£73) | £154 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£34) | £22 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (£283) | £351 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (£97) | £80 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (£18) | £12 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 10% 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) | $40 (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (£58) | £60 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 (£105) | £64 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,969 (£15,530) | £17,989 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (£0.44) | £1.15 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (£38) | £60 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (£13) | £18 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.18) | £3.17 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (£11) | £5.88 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (£79) | £74 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.27 (£3.90) | £2.55 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (£2.19) | £1.49 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (£2.91) | £3.31 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.26 (£2.42) | £1.53 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (£1.41) | £1.81 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (£11) | £15 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (£26) | £35 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (£17) | £18 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $78 (£58) | £67 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (£41) | £56 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.92) | £7 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.40 (£3.26) | £2.76 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.09 (£3.77) | £3.56 | + 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $450 (£333) | £333 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.03 (£0.02) | £0.04 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (£28) | £37 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.40 (£4.00) | £9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,379
($4,563)
in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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