Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £12 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.72) | £5.43 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.35 (£2.57) | £3.30 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (£0.51) | £0.93 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.36 (£1.81) | £2.39 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.82 (£2.17) | £1.96 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.34 (£4.10) | £3.47 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.49 (£1.92) | £1.71 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.11 (£0.85) | £1.30 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.32 (£3.32) | £2.12 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£11) | £7 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.73 (£1.33) | £1.64 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (£1.47) | £1.11 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,377 (£1,058) | £1,100 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $964 (£741) | £870 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $132 (£102) | £170 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,220 (£938) | £599 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $799 (£614) | £624 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $89 (£69) | £126 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (£31) | £21 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $240 (£185) | £386 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (£69) | £107 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £6 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (£13) | £12 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (£36) | £62 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (£27) | £30 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (£65) | £66 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (£84) | £69 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,639 (£16,632) | £18,131 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (£0.52) | £1.24 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£46) | £66 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£12) | £15 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£6) | £2.95 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (£11) | £4.55 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (£97) | £62 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.10) | £2.75 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.04 (£2.34) | £1.30 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (£3.48) | £3.71 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (£2.17) | £1.73 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 (£0.95) | £1.64 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (£13) | £13 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (£31) | £33 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £18 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $142 (£109) | £66 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (£43) | £58 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £8 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (£3.85) | £2.90 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (£4.03) | £3.86 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $446 (£343) | £389 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (£0.30) | £0.10 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (£32) | £36 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.14) | £9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,200 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,047 ($3,964) in Columbus, Ohio.
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