Cost of living in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 ($17) | $19 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.43 ($8) | $9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.30 ($4.66) | $5.71 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.93 ($1.31) | $0.97 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.39 ($3.37) | $3.89 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.96 ($2.76) | $3.92 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.47 ($4.90) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.71 ($2.41) | $3.34 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.30 ($1.83) | $1.78 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.12 ($3.00) | $4.09 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.64 ($2.31) | $2.34 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 ($1.56) | $2.80 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 41% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,100 ($1,552) | $2,912 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £868 ($1,224) | $2,495 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £170 ($240) | $189 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £659 ($930) | $2,609 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £621 ($876) | $1,664 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £126 ($178) | $109 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 ($30) | $43 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £386 ($544) | $294 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £107 ($151) | $133 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($17) | $20 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 ($88) | $52 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 ($42) | $51 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 ($94) | $90 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 ($97) | $116 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,131 ($25,571) | $23,737 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 ($1.75) | $0.91 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £65 ($91) | $96 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 ($21) | $15 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 45% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.95 ($4.17) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.55 ($6) | $23 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 ($87) | $137 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.75 ($3.87) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.30 ($1.84) | $4.20 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.71 ($5.23) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.73 ($2.44) | $4.95 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.64 ($2.32) | $2.50 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($18) | $25 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 ($46) | $50 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 ($26) | $31 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £66 ($93) | $225 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 ($82) | $81 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 ($11) | $15 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.90 ($4.09) | $4.51 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.86 ($5.44) | $7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £389 ($548) | $358 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 ($0.14) | $0.51 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 ($51) | $54 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 ($13) | $9 | + 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2021.
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