Cost of Living in Aberdeen
Summary of cost of living in Aberdeen, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,982.9$ (2,980.4£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,196.9$ (895.7£), excluding rent.
- Aberdeen is 33.9% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Aberdeen is, on average, 76.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 £ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.40 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.25 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.41 £ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.53 £ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.14 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.84 £ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.09 £ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.98 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.92 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.73 £ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.71 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 £ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.56 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.38 £ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.39 £ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.87 £ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.08 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.71 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.71 £ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.10 £ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.40 £ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.50 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.34 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,761.00 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 320.83 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.00 £ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.55 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.50 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.83 £ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.50 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,377.78 £ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,283.33 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.57 £ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.17 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 69.88 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 88.69 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 641.67 £ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 563.89 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,206.25 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,171.43 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 213.68 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 190.70 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,824.09 £ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.20 |
Prices in Aberdeen
This city had 304 entries in the past 12 months by 50 different contributors.
Last update: 6 May 2025
Last update: 6 May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| 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 |
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