Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£9) | £12 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.55) | £5.43 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (£2.96) | £3.30 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (£0.48) | £0.93 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.23 (£1.60) | £2.39 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.86 (£2.06) | £1.96 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.64) | £3.47 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (£2.10) | £1.71 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (£1.13) | £1.30 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (£1.53) | £2.12 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.68 (£1.21) | £1.64 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (£1.23) | £1.11 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,531 (£1,099) | £1,100 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,152 (£827) | £868 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (£120) | £170 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $981 (£705) | £659 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $812 (£583) | £621 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $90 (£65) | £126 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (£25) | £21 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $262 (£188) | £386 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (£56) | £107 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £6 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£13) | £12 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (£33) | £62 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (£28) | £30 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£63) | £66 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (£83) | £69 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,677 (£16,285) | £18,131 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (£0.42) | £1.24 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (£39) | £65 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£11) | £15 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.61) | £2.95 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (£7) | £4.55 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (£86) | £62 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£4.83) | £2.75 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (£2.30) | £1.30 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.85 (£2.77) | £3.71 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.15 (£2.26) | £1.73 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (£1.09) | £1.64 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£12) | £13 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (£27) | £33 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (£15) | £18 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $79 (£57) | £66 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (£43) | £58 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£6) | £8 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (£3.58) | £2.90 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.19 (£3.73) | £3.86 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (£309) | £389 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (£0.28) | £0.10 | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (£39) | £36 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.04) | £9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 357 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,083 ($4,292) in Columbus, Ohio.
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