Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.00) | £5.50 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (£2.55) | £3.36 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (£0.50) | £0.80 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (£1.62) | £2.15 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.23 (£2.40) | £1.42 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.94 (£3.66) | £4.91 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (£2.42) | £1.69 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (£0.98) | £0.81 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (£1.20) | £1.64 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.64 (£1.22) | £1.79 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (£1.40) | £0.70 | + 101% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (£1,261) | £1,307 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (£894) | £1,091 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 (£138) | £186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (£780) | £686 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (£581) | £568 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (£79) | £154 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (£33) | £22 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (£259) | £351 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (£86) | £80 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (£5.44) | £8 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (£8) | £12 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£30) | £67 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (£24) | £32 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (£69) | £60 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (£72) | £64 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (£14,837) | £17,989 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (£0.44) | £1.15 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£45) | £60 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£10) | £18 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.69) | £3.17 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (£10) | £5.88 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (£71) | £74 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.73 (£4.25) | £2.55 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.08 (£2.29) | £1.49 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.25 (£2.41) | £3.31 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.41 (£1.79) | £1.53 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.12 (£0.83) | £1.81 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (£13) | £15 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (£30) | £35 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£15) | £18 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $117 (£87) | £67 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (£56) | £56 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (£2.31) | £2.76 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (£2.04) | £3.56 | - 43% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $496 (£368) | £333 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (£0.20) | £0.04 | + 401% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (£36) | £37 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (£4.45) | £9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,609
($4,865)
in Columbus, Ohio.
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