Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.00) | £5.50 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.09 (£2.38) | £3.36 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (£0.70) | £0.80 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (£2.10) | £2.15 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.15 (£2.42) | £1.42 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (£4.73) | £4.91 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.79 (£2.15) | £1.69 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (£1.30) | £0.84 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (£1.70) | £1.64 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (£1.38) | £1.80 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (£1.22) | £0.71 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (£1,422) | £1,307 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (£961) | £1,091 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (£98) | £186 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (£839) | £686 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (£577) | £568 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (£74) | £154 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£36) | £22 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (£294) | £351 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (£96) | £80 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£6) | £8 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£11) | £11 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£32) | £67 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (£25) | £32 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (£58) | £60 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (£75) | £64 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (£15,377) | £17,989 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (£0.47) | £1.14 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (£35) | £60 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£12) | £18 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.87) | £3.17 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (£9) | £5.88 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (£104) | £73 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£5.26) | £2.55 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (£2.51) | £1.49 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.23 (£3.25) | £3.50 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.68 (£2.06) | £1.63 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (£1.31) | £1.96 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (£14) | £14 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (£30) | £36 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£15) | £18 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (£150) | £67 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (£46) | £56 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (£2.74) | £2.76 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (£2.31) | £3.65 | - 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $125 (£96) | £122 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (£0.19) | £0.04 | + 381% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (£26) | £37 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (£4.32) | £9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,677
($4,783)
in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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