Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £15 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.50 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (£3.45) | £3.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (£0.66) | £0.83 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.67 (£2.76) | £2.15 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.30 (£2.48) | £1.37 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.89 (£4.43) | £4.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.50 (£4.14) | £1.77 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (£1.74) | £0.79 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.00 (£0.75) | £1.64 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£11) | £7 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (£1.49) | £1.76 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (£2.17) | £0.79 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,380 (£2,542) | £1,307 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,156 (£1,621) | £1,091 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (£103) | £181 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,525 (£1,899) | £686 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,479 (£1,112) | £568 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (£88) | £117 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (£34) | £22 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $460 (£346) | £356 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (£91) | £79 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (£12) | £8 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (£16) | £12 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (£34) | £67 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (£22) | £32 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (£54) | £60 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (£64) | £64 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (£13,535) | £17,989 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (£0.44) | £1.16 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (£67) | £60 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£11) | £18 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£6) | £3.17 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $44 (£33) | £4.75 | + 604% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (£115) | £61 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (£6) | £2.66 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (£3.29) | £1.39 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (£4.41) | £3.14 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (£2.98) | £1.63 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (£1.91) | £1.71 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (£20) | £14 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (£43) | £37 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (£21) | £18 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (£36) | £71 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (£38) | £56 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (£10) | £8 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (£2.58) | £2.76 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (£3.76) | £4.16 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (£330) | £420 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (£41) | £37 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£6) | £9 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 753 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.752
GBP
/
USD
Do you live in Aberdeen? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Adana is 71% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in LA is 21% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Toronto is 24% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 97% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in New York is 8% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Brisbane is about the same as in Melbourne
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Fort Wayne, Indiana (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lexington, Kentucky (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Reykjavik (Iceland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Padua (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nottingham (United Kingdom)
Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,392
($5,841)
in Jersey City, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,500
in Aberdeen.
Recent Prices Added
- Utilities, monthly for 2 people in 85 m2 in Toronto costs C$99 (12 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Canberra costs AU$100 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Long Beach, California costs $10 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Galway costs €1,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Osasco costs R$ 95,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Akita costs ¥463 (about 2 hours ago)