- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom
- Leicester
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Leicester, United Kingdom compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 | £15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.89 | £5.50 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.52 | £3.36 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.75 | £0.80 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.74 | £2.15 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.40 | £1.42 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.38 | £4.91 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.50 | £1.69 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.50 | £0.84 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.46 | £1.64 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £5.90 | £7 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.73 | £1.80 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.01 | £0.86 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,067 | £1,307 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £750 | £1,091 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 | £186 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £517 | £686 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £425 | £568 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £100 | £154 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £19 | £22 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £335 | £351 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £103 | £80 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 | £8 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 | £11 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £68 | £67 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £35 | £32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 | £60 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 | £64 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,000 | £17,989 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 | £1.14 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £38 | £60 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 | £18 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 | £3.17 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.04 | £5.88 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £40 | £73 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.24 | £2.55 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.40 | £1.49 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.34 | £3.50 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 | £1.63 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 | £1.96 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 | £14 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 | £36 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 | £18 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £52 | £67 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £36 | £56 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 | £7 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.42 | £2.76 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.95 | £3.65 | - 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £122 | £122 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.06 | £0.04 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 | £37 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 | £9 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 659 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,273
in Leicester.
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