Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.36) | £5.50 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.53 (£2.66) | £3.42 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (£0.55) | £0.83 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (£1.64) | £2.15 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.79 (£2.85) | £1.37 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.97 (£3.75) | £4.69 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.91 (£2.20) | £1.77 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.52 (£1.14) | £0.79 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (£1.22) | £1.64 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (£1.38) | £1.76 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.22 (£1.67) | £0.79 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (£1,282) | £1,307 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (£908) | £1,091 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (£167) | £181 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (£793) | £686 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (£591) | £568 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (£94) | £117 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£34) | £22 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $347 (£261) | £356 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (£86) | £79 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£9) | £8 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (£9) | £12 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£30) | £67 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (£25) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (£65) | £60 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (£78) | £64 | + 21% | |
| 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 | $20,000 (£15,078) | £17,989 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (£0.49) | £1.16 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£45) | £60 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£11) | £18 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.81 (£4.38) | £3.17 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (£10) | £4.75 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (£57) | £61 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (£4.46) | £2.66 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (£2.08) | £1.39 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.67 (£2.77) | £3.14 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.15 (£2.38) | £1.63 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.17 (£0.88) | £1.71 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (£11) | £14 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (£26) | £37 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£15) | £18 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $94 (£71) | £71 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (£35) | £56 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£6) | £8 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (£2.34) | £2.76 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (£2.07) | £4.16 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (£326) | £420 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (£0.20) | £0.04 | + 409% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (£37) | £37 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (£4.52) | £9 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,308
($4,388)
in Columbus, Ohio.
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