Cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Huntsville, Alabama | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£12) | £15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£7) | £5.39 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.97 (£3.21) | £2.54 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (£0.60) | £1.13 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.49 (£2.83) | £2.28 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (£2.74) | £1.79 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.05 (£4.09) | £2.69 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (£2.79) | £1.84 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (£1.38) | £0.85 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (£5.25) | £1.60 | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (£14) | £7 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.81 (£1.47) | £1.61 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.56 (£1.26) | £1.12 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Huntsville, Alabama | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,669 (£1,352) | £1,159 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,109 (£898) | £827 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (£137) | £297 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $976 (£791) | £569 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $744 (£602) | £453 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $85 (£69) | £125 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (£36) | £25 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $287 (£232) | £386 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (£91) | £110 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (£17) | £12 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Huntsville, Alabama | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $34 (£28) | £44 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $30 (£24) | £26 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $69 (£56) | £54 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (£92) | £74 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Huntsville, Alabama | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,915 (£16,130) | £24,333 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (£0.61) | £1.62 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (£24) | £89 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (£22) | £15 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Huntsville, Alabama | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.65 (£4.57) | £3.03 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (£16) | £4.55 | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (£75) | £62 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.11 (£4.14) | £2.75 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (£2.51) | £1.32 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (£2.97) | £3.71 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (£2.93) | £1.73 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (£1.46) | £1.61 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£16) | £13 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Huntsville, Alabama | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (£32) | £31 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (£14) | £15 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $80 (£65) | £62 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (£44) | £50 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.40 (£3.56) | £2.86 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.19 (£3.39) | £3.20 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $422 (£342) | £389 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (£0.22) | £0.09 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (£29) | £32 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (£5.05) | £13 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 189 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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