Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (£12) | £13 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (£10) | £6 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (£4.33) | £3.87 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 (£0.92) | £1.20 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.55 (£4.21) | £3.27 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.53 (£3.44) | £2.36 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.53) | £5.27 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.16 (£3.15) | £2.35 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.54 (£1.93) | £1.03 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.65 (£3.53) | £4.84 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (£16) | £9 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.68 (£2.03) | £1.79 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (£2.10) | £1.34 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,458 (£1,106) | £953 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,444 (£1,096) | £1,073 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $256 (£194) | £297 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,313 (£997) | £702 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $806 (£612) | £544 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $226 (£172) | £125 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (£47) | £25 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $242 (£184) | £418 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $228 (£173) | £129 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (£15) | £13 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (£47) | £69 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (£48) | £37 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (£74) | £99 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (£62) | £52 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,106 (£18,295) | £17,412 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (£0.64) | £1.52 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $53 (£40) | £65 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (£16) | £19 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.79) | £2.31 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $40 (£31) | £4.96 | + 519% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (£92) | £94 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.87) | £2.68 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.14 (£2.39) | £1.57 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£4.65) | £4.18 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.20 (£2.43) | £2.17 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (£1.40) | £1.68 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (£17) | £13 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (£34) | £61 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (£19) | £15 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $143 (£109) | £83 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (£51) | £72 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (£5.00) | £3.57 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (£4.41) | £4.42 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $437 (£332) | £502 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (£0.45) | £0.09 | + 394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (£40) | £50 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.21) | £11 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 211 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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