Cost of Living Comparison Between Aberdeen and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in London are 26.4% higher than in Aberdeen (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 72.3% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Rent Prices in London are 213.7% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 36.6% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 14.9% higher than in Aberdeen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 28.5% 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 | 50.00 £ | 80.00 £ | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.22 £ | 8.00 £ | +28.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 6.50 £ | +62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 £ | 5.50 £ | +22.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 £ | 3.58 £ | +6.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.56 £ | 1.95 £ | +25.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.12 £ | 1.58 £ | +41.6 % |
Markets | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.83 £ | 4.95 £ | -15.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.10 £ | 1.42 £ | +28.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 £ | 0.90 £ | -12.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.80 £ | 3.29 £ | +17.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.05 £ | 3.48 £ | +14.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.18 £ | 3.45 £ | +8.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.78 £ | 5.75 £ | +52.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 1.11 £ | +16.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.58 £ | +24.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.25 £ | 1.18 £ | -5.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.47 £ | 1.37 £ | -6.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 £ | 0.57 £ | +29.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | 0.54 £ | +15.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 £ | 0.93 £ | +11.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 £ | 1.25 £ | +38.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 9.25 £ | +32.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 £ | 2.05 £ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.56 £ | 2.41 £ | +54.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | 15.00 £ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 £ | 2.80 £ | -25.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 76.00 £ | 200.00 £ | +163.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.60 £ | 4.00 £ | +53.8 % |
| 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) | 5.84 £ | 5.75 £ | -1.5 % |
| 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 | 250.96 £ | 287.04 £ | +14.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.18 £ | 15.13 £ | -0.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.96 £ | 31.12 £ | +7.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.44 £ | 47.02 £ | +29.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.20 £ | 13.91 £ | +93.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 £ | 15.00 £ | +100.0 % |
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) | 52.17 £ | 82.24 £ | +57.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 24.50 £ | 39.97 £ | +63.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 68.20 £ | 88.46 £ | +29.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 83.47 £ | 93.83 £ | +12.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 613.89 £ | 2,238.00 £ | +264.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 614.29 £ | 1,624.67 £ | +164.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,155.56 £ | 4,322.37 £ | +274.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,140.83 £ | 2,871.05 £ | +151.7 % |
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 £ | 716.48 £ | +223.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Aberdeen Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,601.64 £ | 3,205.98 £ | +23.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.57 | 5.60 | -14.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 61 | 911 |
Moving to Aberdeen? Explore:
Moving to London? Explore:
Cities near Aberdeen: | Cost of Living in Dundee | 65.37 miles |
| 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 |