Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£4.83) | £5.50 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (£3.27) | £3.42 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (£0.57) | £0.83 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (£1.88) | £2.15 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (£2.92) | £1.37 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.51) | £4.69 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.47 (£2.49) | £1.77 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (£1.13) | £0.79 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (£2.29) | £1.64 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£9) | £7 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (£1.32) | £1.76 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (£1.24) | £0.79 | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,236 (£887) | £1,307 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $907 (£651) | £1,091 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $239 (£172) | £181 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $873 (£627) | £686 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $722 (£518) | £568 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (£91) | £117 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (£31) | £22 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $320 (£230) | £356 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (£66) | £79 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (£11) | £12 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (£32) | £67 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (£36) | £32 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (£57) | £60 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (£75) | £64 | + 18% | |
| 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 | $23,687 (£17,002) | £17,989 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (£0.48) | £1.16 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (£39) | £60 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£12) | £18 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.34) | £3.17 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£12) | £5.88 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (£77) | £61 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.43) | £2.66 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.93 (£2.10) | £1.39 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.92 (£2.81) | £3.14 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (£1.85) | £1.63 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.41 (£1.01) | £1.71 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (£11) | £14 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (£27) | £37 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (£14) | £18 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $112 (£80) | £71 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (£54) | £56 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£5.74) | £8 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (£3.55) | £2.76 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.78 (£2.72) | £4.16 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (£305) | £422 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (£0.22) | £0.04 | + 452% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (£33) | £37 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.61 (£4.02) | £9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,600
($5,016)
in Louisville, Kentucky.
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