Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (£4.66) | £5.50 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.48 (£2.71) | £3.36 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.63 (£0.49) | £0.80 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (£2.13) | £2.15 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.57 (£2.77) | £1.42 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.77) | £4.91 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (£2.54) | £1.69 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (£1.21) | £0.81 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (£1.48) | £1.64 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (£1.47) | £1.80 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (£1.40) | £0.71 | + 97% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,433 (£1,113) | £1,307 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,096 (£852) | £1,091 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (£160) | £186 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $952 (£739) | £686 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $689 (£535) | £568 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (£83) | £154 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (£42) | £22 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $278 (£216) | £351 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (£71) | £80 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£14) | £12 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (£33) | £67 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (£30) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (£54) | £60 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (£72) | £64 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,000 (£17,865) | £17,989 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (£0.45) | £1.14 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£47) | £60 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (£14) | £18 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.79 (£4.50) | £3.17 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (£18) | £5.88 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (£72) | £73 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.74 (£4.46) | £2.55 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.44 (£1.90) | £1.49 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.26 (£3.31) | £3.31 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.97 (£2.31) | £1.53 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.46 (£1.14) | £1.81 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£15) | £15 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (£30) | £35 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£16) | £18 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $154 (£119) | £67 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (£35) | £56 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.72 (£2.89) | £2.76 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.09 (£3.18) | £3.68 | - 14% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $153 (£119) | £122 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (£0.12) | £0.04 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (£22) | £37 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (£4.37) | £9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,371
($4,340)
in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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