Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £5.56 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.21) | £5.33 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.53 (£2.74) | £3.39 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (£0.53) | £0.73 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (£1.69) | £2.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 (£2.47) | £1.31 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.34 (£4.15) | £3.00 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (£2.54) | £1.80 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (£1.03) | £1.14 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (£1.26) | £0.99 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £6 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (£1.30) | £2.20 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (£1.54) | £0.95 | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (£1,321) | £1,238 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (£936) | £1,048 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 (£144) | £272 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (£817) | £600 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (£609) | £450 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (£79) | £250 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (£34) | £23 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $361 (£281) | £359 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (£90) | £85 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (£5.29) | £6.00 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (£9) | £12 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£31) | £71 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (£25) | £28 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (£76) | £46 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (£76) | £72 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (£15,539) | £19,773 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (£0.46) | £1.32 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (£47) | £35 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (£11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.99 (£4.66) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (£11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (£66) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.92) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.99 (£2.32) | £1.02 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.25 (£2.53) | £1.60 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (£1.69) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.06 (£0.83) | £1.25 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (£13) | £10 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (£31) | £26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£16) | £12 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $117 (£91) | £33 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (£58) | £56 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £6 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (£2.42) | £3.25 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (£2.14) | £3.87 | - 45% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $148 (£115) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (£0.21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (£38) | £42 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (£4.66) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 800 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,356
($4,319)
in Columbus, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,300
in Aberystwyth.
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