Cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 7% 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 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (£2.81) | £3.36 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (£0.52) | £0.80 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.28 (£2.55) | £2.15 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.63 (£3.59) | £1.42 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.02 (£3.90) | £4.91 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.22 (£2.50) | £1.69 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (£1.03) | £0.81 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (£2.00) | £1.64 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.02 (£1.57) | £1.80 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (£1.24) | £0.71 | + 74% | |
| 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 | $1,650 (£1,282) | £1,307 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,232 (£957) | £1,091 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $116 (£90) | £186 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,204 (£936) | £686 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $905 (£703) | £568 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $74 (£58) | £154 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (£34) | £22 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $413 (£321) | £351 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (£72) | £80 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (£20) | £12 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (£38) | £67 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (£39) | £32 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (£59) | £60 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (£75) | £64 | + 17% | |
| 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 | $22,533 (£17,507) | £17,989 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (£0.45) | £1.14 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (£20) | £60 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (£10) | £18 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.83) | £3.17 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (£20) | £5.88 | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (£82) | £73 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.42 (£4.21) | £2.55 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.14 (£2.44) | £1.49 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (£2.85) | £3.31 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (£2.36) | £1.53 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (£1.31) | £1.81 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (£16) | £15 | + 8% | |
| 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 | $38 (£30) | £35 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£16) | £18 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (£43) | £67 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (£47) | £56 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.45 (£3.46) | £2.76 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.06 (£3.93) | £3.68 | + 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $151 (£118) | £122 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (£36) | £37 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.36 (£4.17) | £9 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 21, 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
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,353
($4,315)
in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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