Cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.50 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.40 (£2.68) | £3.36 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (£0.53) | £0.80 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.36 (£2.65) | £2.15 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.13 (£3.26) | £1.42 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.82 (£3.80) | £4.91 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (£2.44) | £1.69 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.27 (£1.00) | £0.84 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (£2.00) | £1.64 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (£1.66) | £1.80 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.51 (£1.19) | £0.86 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,828 (£1,442) | £1,307 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,296 (£1,022) | £1,091 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (£93) | £186 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,287 (£1,016) | £686 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $922 (£727) | £568 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (£53) | £154 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (£37) | £22 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $413 (£326) | £351 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (£73) | £80 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (£21) | £11 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (£36) | £67 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (£39) | £32 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (£57) | £60 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (£80) | £64 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,533 (£17,778) | £17,989 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (£0.45) | £1.14 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (£21) | £60 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (£11) | £18 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.82) | £3.17 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (£21) | £5.88 | + 260% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (£73) | £73 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.90 (£3.87) | £2.55 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.08 (£2.43) | £1.49 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.26 (£2.57) | £3.50 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (£2.20) | £1.63 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (£1.32) | £1.96 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£16) | £14 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (£29) | £36 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (£14) | £18 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (£44) | £67 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (£50) | £56 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (£5.62) | £7 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.62 (£3.65) | £2.76 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (£3.55) | £3.65 | - 3% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $155 (£122) | £122 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (£37) | £37 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.45 (£4.30) | £9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,704
($4,694)
in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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