Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (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 (£4.63) | £5.50 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (£2.55) | £3.42 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (£0.70) | £0.81 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (£1.94) | £2.15 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (£3.21) | £1.37 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.13) | £4.65 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (£2.44) | £1.77 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (£1.12) | £0.79 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (£1.57) | £1.64 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (£1.10) | £1.76 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (£1.73) | £0.76 | + 126% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (£1,317) | £1,307 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (£890) | £1,091 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $125 (£89) | £181 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (£777) | £686 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (£535) | £568 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (£65) | £117 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£33) | £22 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (£255) | £356 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (£115) | £79 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£29) | £67 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (£23) | £32 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (£54) | £60 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (£69) | £64 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (£14,240) | £17,989 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (£0.49) | £1.14 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (£32) | £60 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£11) | £18 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (£3.82) | £3.17 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (£7) | £5.88 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (£106) | £61 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.33) | £2.60 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (£2.40) | £1.39 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.29 (£3.05) | £3.06 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (£2.13) | £1.57 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (£1.07) | £1.96 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£13) | £15 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (£26) | £36 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£14) | £18 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (£138) | £68 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (£43) | £56 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £7 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (£2.53) | £2.76 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (£2.14) | £4.24 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (£303) | £401 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (£0.18) | £0.04 | + 345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (£24) | £37 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (£4.00) | £9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (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 £3,610
($5,070)
in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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