Cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£11) | £15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.50 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.08 (£3.10) | £3.36 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (£0.51) | £0.80 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (£2.41) | £2.15 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (£3.73) | £1.51 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.14 (£3.90) | £4.63 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (£2.63) | £1.71 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (£1.08) | £0.81 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (£1.89) | £1.64 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.05 (£1.55) | £1.79 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.56 (£1.18) | £0.70 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,985 (£1,505) | £1,307 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,307 (£991) | £1,091 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $125 (£95) | £186 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,190 (£902) | £686 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $900 (£682) | £568 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (£59) | £154 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (£30) | £22 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $401 (£304) | £351 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (£75) | £80 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £8 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (£20) | £12 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (£37) | £67 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (£35) | £32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (£59) | £60 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (£76) | £64 | + 19% | |
| 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 | $23,427 (£17,759) | £17,989 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (£0.45) | £1.15 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (£20) | £60 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£10) | £18 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.13) | £3.17 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (£12) | £5.88 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (£81) | £74 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.94 (£4.50) | £2.55 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.25 (£2.46) | £1.49 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (£3.03) | £3.31 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.26 (£2.47) | £1.53 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (£1.37) | £1.81 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£16) | £15 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (£30) | £35 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (£16) | £18 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (£42) | £67 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (£54) | £56 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.41) | £2.76 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.10 (£3.86) | £3.56 | + 9% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $378 (£287) | £333 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (£35) | £37 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.45 (£4.13) | £9 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,826
($5,047)
in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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