Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£4.81) | £5.50 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.11 (£2.30) | £3.36 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (£0.67) | £0.80 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (£2.02) | £2.15 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.07 (£2.28) | £1.42 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.39 (£3.99) | £4.91 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (£2.21) | £1.69 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (£1.14) | £0.81 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (£1.64) | £1.64 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (£1.27) | £1.79 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.47 (£1.09) | £0.70 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (£1,370) | £1,307 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (£926) | £1,091 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (£94) | £186 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (£808) | £686 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (£556) | £568 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (£72) | £154 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£34) | £22 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $416 (£308) | £351 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (£115) | £80 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£6) | £8 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£11) | £12 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£30) | £67 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (£24) | £32 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (£56) | £60 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (£72) | £64 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (£14,813) | £17,989 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (£0.47) | £1.15 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (£33) | £60 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£12) | £18 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.78 (£4.28) | £3.17 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (£7) | £5.88 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (£103) | £74 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.50) | £2.55 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.29 (£2.44) | £1.49 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.29 (£3.17) | £3.31 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.77 (£2.05) | £1.53 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (£1.14) | £1.81 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (£13) | £15 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (£24) | £35 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£15) | £18 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (£148) | £67 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (£44) | £56 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £7 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (£2.64) | £2.76 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (£2.22) | £3.56 | - 38% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $478 (£354) | £333 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (£0.19) | £0.04 | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (£25) | £37 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (£4.16) | £9 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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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
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,102
($4,189)
in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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