Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ithaca, New York | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£11) | £15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.61) | £5.39 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (£3.21) | £2.54 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (£0.61) | £1.13 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.83 (£2.26) | £2.28 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.79 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (£7) | £2.69 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.13 (£2.49) | £1.84 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (£1.24) | £0.85 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (£1.73) | £1.60 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£12) | £7 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (£1.67) | £1.61 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £1.12 | - | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ithaca, New York | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,038 (£1,626) | £1,159 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,324 (£1,056) | £827 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 (£125) | £297 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,451 (£1,158) | £569 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $916 (£730) | £453 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $78 (£62) | £125 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (£50) | £25 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $349 (£279) | £386 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (£106) | £110 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (£11) | £7 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (£19) | £12 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ithaca, New York | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (£39) | £44 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (£40) | £26 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £54 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £74 | - | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ithaca, New York | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £24,333 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (£0.63) | £1.62 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (£27) | £89 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£15) | £15 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ithaca, New York | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.03 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.55 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (£7) | £2.75 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.32 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.71 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (£1.88) | £1.73 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.61 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £13 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ithaca, New York | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (£34) | £31 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£20) | £15 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (£77) | £62 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (£58) | £50 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£8) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £2.86 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.63 (£4.49) | £3.20 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.09 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £32 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (£9) | £13 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 116 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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