Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (£8) | £15 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£4.82) | £5.50 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (£2.77) | £3.36 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (£0.52) | £0.80 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.57 (£1.90) | £2.15 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.68 (£2.72) | £1.42 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.48) | £4.91 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (£2.37) | £1.69 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (£1.21) | £0.81 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.96 (£2.19) | £1.64 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (£1.26) | £1.79 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (£1.22) | £0.70 | + 75% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,135 (£839) | £1,307 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $847 (£627) | £1,091 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (£124) | £186 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $835 (£618) | £686 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $584 (£432) | £568 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (£77) | £154 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (£30) | £22 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $326 (£241) | £351 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (£77) | £80 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£11) | £12 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£30) | £67 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (£34) | £32 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (£58) | £60 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (£73) | £64 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,738 (£16,079) | £17,989 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (£0.45) | £1.15 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (£40) | £60 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£12) | £18 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.62) | £3.17 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (£8) | £5.88 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (£68) | £74 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.65) | £2.55 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.02 (£2.23) | £1.49 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.40 (£2.51) | £3.31 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.71 (£2.01) | £1.53 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.35 (£1.00) | £1.81 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (£11) | £15 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (£28) | £35 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (£13) | £18 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $145 (£107) | £67 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (£53) | £56 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.96) | £7 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (£3.45) | £2.76 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.67 (£2.72) | £3.56 | - 24% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $433 (£320) | £333 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (£0.21) | £0.04 | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (£32) | £37 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.50 (£4.07) | £9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,218
($4,350)
in Louisville, Kentucky.
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