Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£12) | £15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£6) | £5.50 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (£3.19) | £3.36 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (£0.73) | £0.80 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.76 (£2.85) | £2.15 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.49 (£3.41) | £1.51 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (£6) | £4.63 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.74 (£3.59) | £1.71 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.26 (£1.71) | £0.81 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (£1.31) | £1.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (£15) | £7 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (£1.49) | £1.79 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (£1.79) | £0.70 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,763 (£2,095) | £1,307 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,972 (£1,495) | £1,091 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (£102) | £186 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,929 (£1,463) | £686 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,340 (£1,017) | £568 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $108 (£82) | £154 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (£31) | £22 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $431 (£327) | £351 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (£93) | £80 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (£10) | £8 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (£16) | £12 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $61 (£46) | £67 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (£38) | £32 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£66) | £60 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (£77) | £64 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,743 (£18,763) | £17,989 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (£0.44) | £1.15 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (£71) | £60 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (£7) | £18 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£6) | £3.17 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $38 (£29) | £5.88 | + 391% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (£116) | £74 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.12) | £2.55 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (£3.32) | £1.49 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (£4.45) | £3.31 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (£3.00) | £1.53 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (£1.92) | £1.81 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (£20) | £15 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (£39) | £35 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (£24) | £18 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (£36) | £67 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $86 (£65) | £56 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (£3.94) | £2.76 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.78 (£4.38) | £3.56 | + 23% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $570 (£432) | £333 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (£0.27) | £0.04 | + 583% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (£50) | £37 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£7) | £9 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 23, 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 £4,765
($6,284)
in Jersey City, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,700
in Aberdeen.
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