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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 ($16) | $15 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.43 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.30 ($4.35) | $5.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 ($1.18) | $0.97 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.39 ($3.14) | $4.06 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.96 ($2.58) | $3.30 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.47 ($4.57) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.71 ($2.25) | $3.47 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.30 ($1.71) | $1.60 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.18 ($2.87) | $3.52 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.67 ($2.19) | $2.04 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 ($1.46) | $2.31 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 46% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,100 ($1,447) | $2,943 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £870 ($1,144) | $2,266 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £170 ($223) | $188 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £591 ($777) | $2,269 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £527 ($693) | $1,595 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £126 ($166) | $107 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 ($28) | $46 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £386 ($507) | $289 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £107 ($141) | $134 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($9) | $9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($16) | $27 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £62 ($82) | $46 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 ($40) | $48 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 ($87) | $96 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 ($90) | $122 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,131 ($23,849) | $22,736 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 ($1.63) | $1.00 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £66 ($86) | $89 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 ($20) | $14 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 40% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.95 ($3.89) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.70 ($7) | $18 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £62 ($81) | $132 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.75 ($3.61) | $7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.30 ($1.72) | $3.53 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.71 ($4.88) | $4.90 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.73 ($2.27) | $3.99 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.64 ($2.16) | $1.89 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($17) | $27 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 ($40) | $50 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 ($24) | $29 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £58 ($76) | $212 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 ($75) | $81 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($11) | $13 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.90 ($3.82) | $4.87 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.70 ($4.87) | $7 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £389 ($512) | $548 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 ($0.13) | $0.18 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 ($48) | $54 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($12) | $8 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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