Cost of Living Comparison Between Aberdeen and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 35.4% higher than in Aberdeen (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 79.3% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Rent Prices in London are 235.3% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 29.0% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 16.0% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 30.2% lower than in Aberdeen | |
Restaurants | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.75 £ | 20.00 £ | +27.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +45.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.99 £ | 8.00 £ | +14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 5.11 £ | +13.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.38 £ | 3.65 £ | +7.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 £ | 1.98 £ | +22.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.14 £ | 1.47 £ | +28.8 % |
Markets | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.19 £ | 5.01 £ | -19.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.10 £ | 1.38 £ | +25.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 0.94 £ | -8.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.88 £ | 3.13 £ | +8.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.88 £ | 3.54 £ | +22.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 £ | 3.37 £ | +11.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.78 £ | 5.24 £ | +38.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.85 £ | 1.20 £ | +41.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.61 £ | +31.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 1.13 £ | -9.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.47 £ | 1.49 £ | +1.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.30 £ | 0.57 £ | +88.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.55 £ | +16.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 £ | 1.00 £ | +19.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 £ | 1.15 £ | +27.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 9.25 £ | +32.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 £ | 1.98 £ | +20.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.56 £ | 2.49 £ | +59.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 £ | 2.80 £ | -13.8 % |
| 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 £ | 3.05 £ | +38.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.00 £ | 30.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.56 £ | 5.70 £ | +2.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 28,177.50 £ | -0.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,448.75 £ | 27,212.33 £ | +33.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 274.25 £ | 289.67 £ | +5.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.23 £ | 14.48 £ | -15.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.12 £ | 30.36 £ | +0.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.83 £ | 45.49 £ | +11.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.20 £ | 14.70 £ | +104.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.50 £ | 14.00 £ | +115.4 % |
Childcare | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,633.33 £ | 1,815.85 £ | +11.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,283.33 £ | 18,736.00 £ | +66.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 52.17 £ | 79.20 £ | +51.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 24.50 £ | 39.79 £ | +62.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.20 £ | 89.05 £ | +30.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 83.47 £ | 99.68 £ | +19.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 608.33 £ | 2,170.83 £ | +256.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 553.57 £ | 1,633.42 £ | +195.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,138.89 £ | 4,484.88 £ | +293.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,036.67 £ | 2,901.22 £ | +179.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 216.00 £ | 1,245.26 £ | +476.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 188.59 £ | 747.85 £ | +296.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,977.56 £ | 3,728.16 £ | +25.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.27 | -10.6 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 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 |
Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Westminster | 2.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Southwark | 3.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ealing | 10.41 miles |
| 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 |