Cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £12 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.70) | £5.43 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.09 (£2.94) | £3.30 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (£0.57) | £0.93 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.73 (£1.96) | £2.39 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (£2.73) | £1.96 | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.53) | £3.47 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (£2.39) | £1.71 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (£0.94) | £1.30 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.60 (£2.59) | £2.12 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (£1.35) | £1.64 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (£1.20) | £1.11 | + 8% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,616 (£1,162) | £1,100 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,208 (£869) | £868 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (£125) | £170 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,356 (£975) | £659 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $974 (£700) | £621 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (£92) | £126 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (£33) | £21 | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | $326 (£235) | £386 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (£91) | £107 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£8) | £6 | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (£17) | £12 | + 35% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£29) | £62 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (£30) | £30 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (£54) | £66 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (£83) | £69 | + 20% | |
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 | $22,158 (£15,933) | £18,131 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (£0.47) | £1.24 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (£45) | £65 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (£16) | £15 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.10) | £2.95 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (£13) | £4.55 | + 193% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (£68) | £62 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.28 (£3.80) | £2.75 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (£2.21) | £1.30 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (£2.83) | £3.71 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (£2.37) | £1.73 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (£1.15) | £1.64 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£12) | £13 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (£28) | £33 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£16) | £18 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (£73) | £66 | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (£43) | £58 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (£3.56) | £2.90 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.16 (£3.71) | £3.86 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (£308) | £389 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (£0.25) | £0.10 | + 149% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (£37) | £36 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.14) | £9 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,000 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,874 ($3,997) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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