Cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jackson, Mississippi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£7) | £5.39 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.21 (£2.66) | £2.54 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (£0.76) | £1.13 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (£2.18) | £2.28 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.10 (£2.57) | £1.79 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (£4.04) | £2.69 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.24 (£2.68) | £1.84 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (£1.32) | £0.85 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (£1.31) | £1.60 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£11) | £7 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (£1.57) | £1.61 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (£1.42) | £1.12 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jackson, Mississippi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,553 (£1,286) | £1,159 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,070 (£886) | £904 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (£160) | £297 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,125 (£932) | £569 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $752 (£623) | £453 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $147 (£122) | £125 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (£38) | £25 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $250 (£207) | £386 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (£79) | £110 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£8) | £7 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£11) | £12 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jackson, Mississippi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (£36) | £44 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (£36) | £26 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (£87) | £54 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (£77) | £74 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jackson, Mississippi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,846 (£19,752) | £24,333 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (£0.59) | £1.62 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (£36) | £89 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (£20) | £15 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jackson, Mississippi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.42 (£4.49) | £3.03 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (£16) | £4.55 | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (£116) | £62 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.27 (£4.37) | £2.75 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.13 (£3.42) | £1.32 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.47 (£3.70) | £3.71 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (£2.46) | £1.73 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (£1.16) | £1.61 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£17) | £13 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jackson, Mississippi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (£41) | £31 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (£18) | £15 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $109 (£90) | £62 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (£51) | £50 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£7) | £8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (£3.95) | £2.86 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.60 (£3.81) | £3.20 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (£355) | £389 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (£0.46) | £0.09 | + 411% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.83 (£4.83) | £13 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 99 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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