Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.12) | £5.50 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.04 (£2.37) | £3.16 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (£0.53) | £0.92 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (£1.70) | £2.15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.41 (£2.66) | £1.42 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.95) | £4.91 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (£2.46) | £1.69 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (£1.11) | £0.88 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (£1.26) | £1.64 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.48 (£1.15) | £1.84 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (£1.34) | £0.74 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (£1,327) | £1,307 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (£940) | £1,091 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (£149) | £186 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (£820) | £686 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (£611) | £568 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (£78) | £154 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (£34) | £22 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $332 (£259) | £337 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (£83) | £81 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£5.98) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (£13) | £11 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£31) | £67 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (£25) | £32 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£69) | £60 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (£78) | £64 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (£15,609) | £17,989 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (£0.45) | £1.14 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£47) | £60 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£11) | £18 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.28) | £3.17 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (£13) | £9 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $74 (£57) | £73 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£5.02) | £2.55 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (£2.31) | £1.72 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.20 (£2.49) | £3.50 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (£1.62) | £1.72 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.07 (£0.83) | £2.19 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (£12) | £14 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (£32) | £35 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£16) | £18 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (£96) | £67 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (£57) | £56 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (£2.43) | £2.76 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (£2.15) | £3.98 | - 46% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (£117) | £122 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (£0.21) | £0.04 | + 427% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (£38) | £37 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (£4.68) | £9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,874
($3,683)
in Columbus, Ohio.
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