Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 43% | |
| 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 | $3.33 (£2.37) | £3.42 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (£0.47) | £0.81 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (£1.55) | £2.15 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (£2.22) | £1.37 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (£3.63) | £4.65 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (£2.05) | £1.77 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (£1.02) | £0.79 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (£1.16) | £1.64 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (£1.27) | £1.76 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (£1.38) | £0.76 | + 81% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (£1,212) | £1,307 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (£859) | £1,091 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (£154) | £181 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (£750) | £686 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (£559) | £568 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $138 (£98) | £117 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (£33) | £22 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $369 (£263) | £356 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (£80) | £79 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (£8) | £12 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£28) | £67 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (£23) | £32 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (£60) | £60 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (£73) | £64 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (£14,264) | £17,989 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (£0.44) | £1.14 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£43) | £60 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£10) | £18 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.50) | £3.17 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (£9) | £5.88 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (£60) | £61 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.56) | £2.60 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (£2.09) | £1.39 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.08 (£2.19) | £3.06 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (£2.22) | £1.57 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.41 (£1.00) | £1.96 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (£11) | £15 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (£26) | £36 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£14) | £18 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $91 (£65) | £68 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (£44) | £56 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.88) | £7 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (£2.22) | £2.76 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (£1.96) | £4.24 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (£309) | £401 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (£0.19) | £0.04 | + 381% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (£35) | £37 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (£4.28) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 16% 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 £3,457
($4,847)
in Columbus, Ohio.
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