Cost of Living in Aberdeen

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Summary:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,999.2$ (2,986.6£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,209.6$ (903.3£), excluding rent.
  • Aberdeen is 2.0% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Aberdeen is, on average, 39.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 21.09 $ 13.39-33.48
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 80.34 $ 60.26-120.52
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 9.91 $ 8.03-10.71
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 5.36 $ 4.55-8.03
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 6.70 $ 5.09-7.77
Cappuccino (regular) 4.51 $ 4.02-5.36
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.02 $ 1.59-2.95
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.51 $ 1.34-2.68
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 6.49 $ 4.06-9.12
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.46 $ 0.97-2.09
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.81 $ 0.61-1.21
Eggs (regular) (12) 3.99 $ 2.25-4.53
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3.91 $ 1.21-6.70
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.00 $ 2.73-6.99
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 6.30 $ 3.04-12.15
Apples (1 lb) 1.41 $ 0.73-1.82
Banana (1 lb) 0.75 $ 0.47-1.96
Oranges (1 lb) 1.86 $ 0.85-4.25
Tomato (1 lb) 1.84 $ 0.97-2.70
Potato (1 lb) 0.52 $ 0.24-0.84
Onion (1 lb) 0.61 $ 0.46-1.15
Lettuce (1 head) 1.16 $ 0.94-1.34
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.61 $ 0.88-2.68
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 9.37 $ 7.36-16.07
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.29 $ 1.74-2.68
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.29 $ 1.67-2.68
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 18.75 $ 18.08-20.07
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 5.49 $ 2.68-7.90
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 107.13 $ 87.33-155.45
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4.69 $ 4.02-6.70
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 3.21 $ 2.59-4.02
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 34.15 $ 32.14-36.16
Gasoline (1 gallon) 7.15 $ 6.89-7.20
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 37,875.85 $ 37,875.85-37,875.85
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 38,513.25 $ 37,494.21-40,848.60
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 453.65 $ 267.82-629.81
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 21.52 $ 13.39-60.26
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 42.36 $ 32.14-66.95
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 62.27 $ 33.48-93.74
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 10.49 $ 8.03-13.39
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 8.70 $ 8.02-17.41
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,844.95 $ 1,383.71-2,142.53
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 15,109.27 $ 9,373.55-20,086.18
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 77.50 $ 33.48-107.13
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 40.40 $ 26.78-53.56
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 93.58 $ 40.17-107.13
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 118.76 $ 53.56-160.69
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 859.24 $ 636.06-1,272.12
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 755.09 $ 602.59-1,272.12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,615.26 $ 1,339.08-1,740.80
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,454.57 $ 1,325.69-2,008.62
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 286.13 $ 248.81-373.21
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 255.36 $ 217.71-323.45
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,781.68 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.20 5.90-7.70

Prices in Aberdeen

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Last update: March 2025
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