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 | $14 (£11) | £15 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (£5.93) | £5.50 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.38 (£3.43) | £3.36 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (£0.73) | £0.80 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.06 (£3.18) | £2.15 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.32 (£4.18) | £1.42 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.83) | £4.91 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (£3.50) | £1.69 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (£1.89) | £0.84 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.69 (£1.33) | £1.64 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (£14) | £7 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (£1.62) | £1.80 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (£1.87) | £0.86 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,548 (£2,000) | £1,307 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,582 (£1,241) | £1,091 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (£107) | £186 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,890 (£1,483) | £686 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,401 (£1,099) | £568 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (£74) | £154 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (£39) | £22 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $533 (£418) | £351 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (£87) | £80 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (£17) | £11 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (£41) | £67 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (£33) | £32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (£63) | £60 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (£70) | £64 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,375 (£15,990) | £17,989 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (£0.44) | £1.14 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $107 (£84) | £60 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (£7) | £18 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£6) | £3.17 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (£26) | £5.88 | + 346% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (£102) | £73 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.69 (£4.46) | £2.55 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.04 (£3.17) | £1.49 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.92 (£4.65) | £3.50 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.07 (£2.41) | £1.63 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (£2.19) | £1.96 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (£23) | £14 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (£40) | £36 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£19) | £18 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (£25) | £67 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (£70) | £56 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 (£3.51) | £2.76 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.37 (£4.21) | £3.65 | + 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $134 (£105) | £122 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (£0.29) | £0.04 | + 621% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (£46) | £37 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£7) | £9 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,809
($6,127)
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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