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Cost of living in Inverness, United Kingdom compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 | £15 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.80 | £5.50 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 | £3.42 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 | £0.81 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.56 | £2.15 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.47 | £1.37 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.97 | £4.65 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 | £1.77 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.07 | £0.79 | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.02 | £1.64 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 | £7 | + 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.33 | £1.76 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 | £0.76 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £870 | £1,307 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,629 | £1,091 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £105 | £181 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,345 | £686 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £481 | £568 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £175 | £117 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 | £22 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen TV | £293 | £356 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 | £79 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 | £8 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 | £12 | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 | £67 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 | £32 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 | £60 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £57 | £64 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,750 | £17,989 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 | £1.14 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £45 | £60 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 | £18 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.08 | £3.17 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.00 | £2.60 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.69 | £1.39 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.24 | £3.06 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £0.83 | £1.57 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 | £1.96 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 | £15 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Inverness (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 | £36 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £21 | £18 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £106 | £68 | + 55% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 | £56 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 | £7 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.99 | £2.76 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.33 | £4.24 | - 21% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 | £0.04 | + 400% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 | £37 | - 10% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 | £9 | - 12% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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