Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£13) | £13 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£7) | £5.57 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (£3.01) | £3.29 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (£0.59) | £0.94 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.91 (£2.42) | £2.28 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 (£3.44) | £1.91 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.76 (£3.95) | £3.58 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.52 (£2.92) | £1.83 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (£1.84) | £1.13 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.23 (£4.34) | £2.17 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£10) | £8 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.87 (£1.55) | £1.61 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (£2.01) | £1.31 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,503 (£1,247) | £1,042 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,148 (£952) | £1,057 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (£115) | £297 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $988 (£820) | £661 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $743 (£617) | £485 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (£117) | £125 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (£30) | £21 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (£236) | £386 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (£108) | £110 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£10) | £7 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (£19) | £12 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (£34) | £63 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (£29) | £30 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (£70) | £72 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (£87) | £68 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,880 (£17,327) | £17,932 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (£0.75) | £1.50 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (£39) | £61 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (£18) | £11 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.56 (£4.62) | £3.03 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (£12) | £4.55 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (£93) | £62 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.68) | £2.75 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (£3.01) | £1.32 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£5.04) | £3.71 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.93 (£3.26) | £1.73 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (£1.30) | £1.61 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£16) | £13 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (£32) | £31 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (£21) | £18 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $156 (£129) | £62 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (£65) | £60 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £8 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.51 (£3.74) | £2.75 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.87 (£4.05) | £3.83 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (£354) | £389 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (£0.23) | £0.10 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (£40) | £37 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.88) | £9 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 138 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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