Cost of Living Comparison Between Aberdeen and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 25.7% higher than in Aberdeen (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 70.8% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Rent Prices in London are 209.8% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 34.8% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 15.2% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 25.5% lower than in Aberdeen | |
Restaurants | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.50 £ | 20.00 £ | +29.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 52.50 £ | 80.00 £ | +52.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.72 £ | 8.00 £ | +19.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.36 £ | 5.50 £ | +26.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 £ | 3.58 £ | +6.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 £ | 2.00 £ | +23.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.21 £ | 1.62 £ | +34.6 % |
Markets | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.83 £ | 4.99 £ | -14.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.10 £ | 1.38 £ | +25.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 0.95 £ | -7.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.80 £ | 3.16 £ | +12.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.05 £ | 3.35 £ | +10.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.18 £ | 3.42 £ | +7.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.78 £ | 5.71 £ | +51.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 1.14 £ | +23.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.59 £ | +27.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 1.18 £ | -5.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.47 £ | 1.39 £ | -4.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.58 £ | +31.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.53 £ | +13.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 £ | 0.97 £ | +16.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 £ | 1.31 £ | +44.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 9.50 £ | +35.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 £ | 2.09 £ | +27.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.56 £ | 2.44 £ | +55.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 £ | 2.80 £ | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 76.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +163.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.60 £ | 4.50 £ | +73.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 £ | 3.13 £ | +42.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.00 £ | 30.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.90 £ | 5.71 £ | -3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 27,280.00 £ | -3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,448.75 £ | 25,860.62 £ | +26.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 255.94 £ | 294.39 £ | +15.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.42 £ | 14.90 £ | -9.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.04 £ | 30.88 £ | +2.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.88 £ | 46.64 £ | +23.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.20 £ | 14.61 £ | +102.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.25 £ | 15.00 £ | +106.9 % |
Childcare | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,377.78 £ | 1,840.34 £ | +33.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,283.33 £ | 20,054.76 £ | +77.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 59.00 £ | 81.77 £ | +38.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.00 £ | 39.35 £ | +51.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.17 £ | 88.24 £ | +19.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.83 £ | 95.96 £ | +5.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 613.89 £ | 2,159.57 £ | +251.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 628.57 £ | 1,613.97 £ | +156.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,155.56 £ | 4,303.85 £ | +272.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,149.17 £ | 2,910.53 £ | +153.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 268.10 £ | 1,311.20 £ | +389.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 221.42 £ | 739.22 £ | +233.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,733.17 £ | 3,477.54 £ | +27.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.53 | 5.57 | -14.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Inverness | 105.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stirling | 120.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Edinburgh | 126.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Glasgow | 145.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne | 233.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sunderland | 247.39 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Croydon | 11.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barnet | 16.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watford | 20.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Slough | 22.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harlow | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Welwyn Garden City | 25.71 miles |