Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (£4.52) | £5.50 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.84 (£3.65) | £3.42 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.61 (£0.46) | £0.83 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (£2.07) | £2.15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.56 (£2.69) | £1.37 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.13) | £4.69 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.58 (£2.70) | £1.77 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (£1.31) | £0.79 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (£1.43) | £1.64 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.68 (£1.27) | £1.76 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (£1.58) | £0.79 | + 99% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,433 (£1,081) | £1,307 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,096 (£827) | £1,091 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (£150) | £181 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $952 (£717) | £686 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $689 (£519) | £568 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (£89) | £117 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (£40) | £22 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $275 (£208) | £356 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (£106) | £79 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£9) | £8 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (£15) | £12 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (£32) | £67 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (£29) | £32 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (£53) | £60 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (£70) | £64 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,000 (£17,339) | £17,989 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (£0.51) | £1.16 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£45) | £60 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (£13) | £18 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£6) | £3.17 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (£15) | £4.75 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (£63) | £61 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.52) | £2.66 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.38 (£1.79) | £1.39 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.05 (£3.05) | £3.14 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.10 (£2.34) | £1.63 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.26 (£0.95) | £1.71 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£15) | £14 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (£29) | £37 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£15) | £18 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $135 (£102) | £71 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (£34) | £56 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.72 (£2.80) | £2.76 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.50 (£4.15) | £4.16 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (£326) | £420 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (£22) | £37 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (£4.24) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,500
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,164
($4,198)
in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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