Cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£9) | £15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.73) | £5.50 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.18 (£2.98) | £3.42 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (£0.54) | £0.81 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.28 (£2.33) | £2.15 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (£2.95) | £1.37 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.78) | £4.65 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (£2.70) | £1.77 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.31 (£0.93) | £0.79 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.26 (£1.61) | £1.64 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.14 (£1.53) | £1.76 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (£1.69) | £0.76 | + 121% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,829 (£1,302) | £1,307 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,220 (£869) | £1,091 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (£119) | £181 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,036 (£737) | £686 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $788 (£561) | £568 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $86 (£61) | £117 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£33) | £22 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (£251) | £356 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (£89) | £79 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £8 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (£15) | £12 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£29) | £67 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (£31) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (£55) | £60 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (£96) | £64 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,959 (£14,922) | £17,989 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (£0.47) | £1.14 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£43) | £60 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (£16) | £18 | - 9% | |
| 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 (£5.06) | £3.17 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (£9) | £5.88 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (£71) | £61 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.27 (£3.75) | £2.60 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.08 (£2.19) | £1.39 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.86 (£2.75) | £3.06 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (£2.40) | £1.57 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (£1.29) | £1.96 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (£11) | £15 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (£28) | £36 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (£18) | £18 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (£51) | £68 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (£41) | £56 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.78) | £7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.61 (£3.28) | £2.76 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.04 (£3.59) | £4.24 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (£305) | £401 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (£0.36) | £0.04 | + 790% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (£30) | £37 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.73 (£4.08) | £9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,346
($4,700)
in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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