Cost of Living in Aberdeen

Summary of cost of living in Aberdeen, United Kingdom:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,215.0$ (3,180.8£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,233.8$ (931.1£), excluding rent.
  • Aberdeen is 2.8% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Aberdeen is, on average, 36.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 £ 12.00-35.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 65.00 £ 45.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 8.00 £ 7.00-9.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 £ 4.00-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.00 £ 4.50-6.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.53 £ 3.00-4.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.64 £ 1.19-2.20
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.16 £ 1.00-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.25 £ 0.80-1.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.19 £ 0.88-1.56
White Rice (1 lb) 0.67 £ 0.36-0.91
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.19 £ 1.68-3.60
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3.23 £ 2.08-5.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.99 £ 2.04-5.44
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 5.41 £ 2.27-9.07
Apples (1 lb) 1.04 £ 0.32-1.36
Bananas (1 lb) 0.48 £ 0.34-0.57
Oranges (1 lb) 0.99 £ 0.64-3.18
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.35 £ 0.73-1.81
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.49 £ 0.18-0.63
Onions (1 lb) 0.46 £ 0.34-0.68
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.88 £ 0.70-1.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.12 £ 0.79-1.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.66 £ 6.00-10.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.77 £ 1.30-2.26
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.10 £ 1.25-2.60
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 15.00 £ 14.00-15.60
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.10 £ 2.10-4.80
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 90.00 £ 76.00-116.09
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.00 £ 3.00-4.30
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.90 £ 2.90-2.90
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 18.00 £ 18.00-27.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.40 £ 1.35-1.42
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 28,285.00 £ 28,285.00-28,895.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 30,467.50 £ 30,505.00-30,645.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 310.32 £ 248.56-450.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 27.71 £ 10.00-50.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 36.00 £ 25.00-52.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 44.00 £ 25.00-60.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 15.69 £ 5.50-26.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 8.25 £ 5.99-13.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,311.33 £ 1,033.33-1,600.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 14,200.00 £ 11,000.00-24,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 71.78 £ 35.00-80.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 33.28 £ 20.00-40.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 71.61 £ 30.00-80.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 81.74 £ 40.00-120.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 677.78 £ 550.00-950.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 637.50 £ 450.00-950.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,225.00 £ 1,100.00-1,300.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,140.00 £ 1,000.00-1,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 213.68 £ 185.80-278.71
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 190.70 £ 162.58-241.55
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,732.14 £
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.20 5.90-7.70

Prices in Aberdeen

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Last update: 30 November 2025
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