Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£12) | £15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.50 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (£3.33) | £3.36 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (£0.74) | £0.80 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.95 (£3.07) | £2.15 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.34 (£3.37) | £1.42 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£7) | £4.91 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.50 (£3.49) | £1.69 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 (£1.78) | £0.81 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.69 (£1.32) | £1.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (£15) | £7 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (£1.61) | £1.80 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (£1.85) | £0.71 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,786 (£2,164) | £1,307 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,828 (£1,419) | £1,091 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $120 (£93) | £186 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,852 (£1,438) | £686 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,392 (£1,081) | £568 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (£77) | £154 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (£34) | £22 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $409 (£317) | £351 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (£101) | £80 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (£16) | £12 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (£40) | £67 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (£32) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (£63) | £60 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (£72) | £64 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,998 (£16,310) | £17,989 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (£0.44) | £1.14 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (£79) | £60 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (£7) | £18 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£6.00) | £3.17 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (£26) | £5.88 | + 341% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $145 (£113) | £73 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.81 (£4.51) | £2.55 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.10 (£3.18) | £1.49 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.75 (£4.46) | £3.31 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (£2.69) | £1.53 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (£2.17) | £1.81 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (£18) | £15 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (£40) | £35 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £18 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (£31) | £67 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (£67) | £56 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (£3.69) | £2.76 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.55 (£4.31) | £3.68 | + 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $134 (£104) | £122 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (£0.28) | £0.04 | + 599% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (£47) | £37 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£7) | £9 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,019
($6,462)
in Jersey City, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,900
in Aberdeen.
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