Cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.95) | £5.50 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.99 (£2.97) | £3.42 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.65 (£0.49) | £0.83 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.71 (£2.02) | £2.15 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.06 (£3.76) | £1.37 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.63 (£4.19) | £4.69 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (£2.55) | £1.77 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (£1.15) | £0.79 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (£2.28) | £1.64 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.16 (£1.61) | £1.76 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.79 (£1.33) | £0.79 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,803 (£1,342) | £1,307 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,440 (£1,072) | £1,091 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $125 (£93) | £181 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,273 (£948) | £686 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $956 (£712) | £568 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $80 (£60) | £117 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (£29) | £22 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $406 (£302) | £356 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (£76) | £79 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £8 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (£16) | £12 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (£37) | £67 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (£36) | £32 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£66) | £60 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (£79) | £64 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,273 (£17,324) | £17,989 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (£0.47) | £1.16 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (£19) | £60 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£11) | £18 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£4.92) | £3.17 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (£12) | £4.75 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (£76) | £61 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.69) | £2.66 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (£2.74) | £1.39 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.62 (£3.44) | £3.14 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (£2.76) | £1.63 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (£1.47) | £1.71 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (£16) | £14 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (£29) | £37 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£17) | £18 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (£49) | £71 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (£55) | £56 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£6) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.41 (£3.28) | £2.76 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.55 (£4.13) | £4.16 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (£319) | £420 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (£0.07) | £0.04 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (£37) | £37 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.49 (£4.09) | £9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,300
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,870
($5,198)
in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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