Cost of living in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 32% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (kr 205) | kr 208 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.39 (kr 74) | kr 123 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.54 (kr 35) | kr 76 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (kr 15) | kr 20 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.28 (kr 31) | kr 42 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.79 (kr 24) | kr 39 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.69 (kr 37) | kr 70 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.84 (kr 25) | kr 32 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (kr 12) | kr 22 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 (kr 22) | kr 40 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (kr 96) | kr 181 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.61 (kr 22) | kr 43 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.12 (kr 15) | kr 25 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,159 (kr 15,809) | kr 16,152 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £904 (kr 12,327) | kr 13,187 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £297 (kr 4,046) | kr 2,187 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £569 (kr 7,756) | kr 11,959 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £453 (kr 6,174) | kr 9,349 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £125 (kr 1,703) | kr 1,145 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (kr 344) | kr 361 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £386 (kr 5,259) | kr 3,693 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £110 (kr 1,496) | kr 1,243 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (kr 91) | kr 98 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (kr 169) | kr 302 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 60% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £44 (kr 597) | kr 915 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £26 (kr 357) | kr 1,223 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 (kr 735) | kr 1,453 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (kr 1,003) | kr 1,604 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,333 (kr 331,955) | kr 384,511 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.62 (kr 22) | kr 21 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (kr 1,213) | kr 735 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (kr 207) | kr 248 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.03 (kr 41) | kr 59 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.55 (kr 62) | kr 109 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (kr 843) | kr 529 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.75 (kr 37) | kr 50 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.32 (kr 18) | kr 46 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.71 (kr 51) | kr 42 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.73 (kr 24) | kr 20 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.61 (kr 22) | kr 22 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (kr 177) | kr 416 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Aberdeen | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (kr 422) | kr 665 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (kr 205) | kr 267 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £62 (kr 852) | kr 1,040 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (kr 682) | kr 1,248 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (kr 109) | kr 150 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.86 (kr 39) | kr 54 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.20 (kr 44) | kr 105 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £389 (kr 5,305) | kr 4,214 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (kr 1.23) | kr 1.22 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (kr 442) | kr 550 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (kr 177) | kr 145 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 100 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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