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 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.10) | £5.50 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.47 (£2.66) | £3.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (£0.52) | £0.80 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (£1.67) | £2.15 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.09 (£2.37) | £1.42 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.34 (£4.10) | £4.91 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (£2.54) | £1.69 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (£1.02) | £0.84 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (£1.24) | £1.64 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.63 (£1.25) | £1.80 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (£1.47) | £0.71 | + 107% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (£1,305) | £1,307 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (£924) | £1,091 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 (£142) | £186 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (£807) | £686 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (£601) | £568 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (£78) | £154 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (£34) | £22 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $361 (£277) | £351 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (£89) | £80 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (£5.23) | £8 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£31) | £67 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (£25) | £32 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (£75) | £60 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (£75) | £64 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (£15,348) | £17,989 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (£0.46) | £1.14 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£46) | £60 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£11) | £18 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.99 (£4.60) | £3.17 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (£11) | £5.88 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (£65) | £73 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.86) | £2.55 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.99 (£2.29) | £1.49 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.25 (£2.50) | £3.50 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (£1.67) | £1.63 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.06 (£0.82) | £1.96 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£13) | £14 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (£30) | £36 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£15) | £18 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $117 (£90) | £67 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (£56) | £56 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £7 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (£2.39) | £2.76 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (£2.11) | £3.65 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (£115) | £122 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (£0.21) | £0.04 | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (£37) | £37 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (£4.60) | £9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,436
($4,477)
in Columbus, Ohio.
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