Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jersey City, New Jersey | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (£11) | £13 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£7) | £5.57 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.76 (£3.46) | £3.29 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (£0.70) | £0.87 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.45 (£3.23) | £2.43 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.16 (£3.02) | £1.91 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.78) | £3.58 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (£3.40) | £1.69 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.99 (£2.17) | £1.13 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.56 (£1.13) | £2.17 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (£11) | £7 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.33 (£1.69) | £1.64 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (£2.23) | £1.04 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jersey City, New Jersey | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,261 (£2,366) | £1,117 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,139 (£1,552) | £868 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $264 (£192) | £170 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,450 (£1,778) | £661 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,436 (£1,042) | £621 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $162 (£118) | £125 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (£46) | £21 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $384 (£278) | £386 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (£86) | £110 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $19 (£14) | £7 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£13) | £12 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jersey City, New Jersey | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (£41) | £63 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (£34) | £30 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (£54) | £72 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (£63) | £68 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jersey City, New Jersey | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,417 (£14,816) | £17,932 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (£0.50) | £1.25 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $107 (£78) | £65 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jersey City, New Jersey | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£5.54) | £3.03 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (£21) | £4.55 | + 367% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $172 (£125) | £62 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (£6) | £2.75 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.46 (£3.96) | £1.32 | + 201% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (£5.24) | £3.71 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (£5.04) | £1.73 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.77 (£2.74) | £1.61 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (£26) | £13 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Jersey City, New Jersey | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $77 (£56) | £31 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (£22) | £18 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $89 (£65) | £62 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (£47) | £60 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (£11) | £8 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.01 (£2.91) | £2.75 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (£4.15) | £3.83 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $440 (£319) | £389 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (£40) | £37 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£7) | £9 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 160 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2021.
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