Cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.50) | £5.50 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.73 (£2.87) | £3.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (£0.58) | £0.80 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.04 (£2.33) | £2.15 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.63 (£2.79) | £1.42 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.28 (£4.05) | £4.91 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (£2.38) | £1.69 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (£1.11) | £0.84 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.09 (£1.60) | £1.64 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (£1.41) | £1.80 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (£1.61) | £0.71 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,487 (£1,141) | £1,307 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,101 (£845) | £1,091 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 (£120) | £186 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,127 (£865) | £686 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $760 (£583) | £568 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (£79) | £154 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (£36) | £22 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $389 (£299) | £351 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (£103) | £80 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (£18) | £11 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (£34) | £67 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (£27) | £32 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (£58) | £60 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (£84) | £64 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,401 (£15,658) | £17,989 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (£0.43) | £1.14 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (£40) | £60 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£14) | £18 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.93) | £3.17 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $39 (£30) | £5.88 | + 407% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (£82) | £73 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.78) | £2.55 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (£2.38) | £1.49 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (£3.02) | £3.50 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (£2.48) | £1.63 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 (£1.58) | £1.96 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (£11) | £14 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (£27) | £36 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£15) | £18 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $74 (£56) | £67 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (£40) | £56 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.81) | £7 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (£3.26) | £2.76 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.23 (£4.01) | £3.65 | + 10% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $148 (£114) | £122 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (£29) | £37 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.39 (£4.14) | £9 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,431
($4,471)
in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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