Cost of Living in Aberdeen
Summary of cost of living in Aberdeen, United Kingdom:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,073.6$ (3,096.5£), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,209.2$ (919.1£), excluding rent.
- Aberdeen is 23.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Aberdeen is, on average, 60.3% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.00 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.53 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.64 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.16 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.27 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.14 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.13 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.96 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.24 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.08 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.93 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.43 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.38 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.39 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.85 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.13 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.65 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.71 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 14.54 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.10 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.90 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.40 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 27.00 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.41 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,285.00 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,378.75 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 337.14 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 28.79 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 35.75 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 44.00 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 7.00 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.25 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,377.78 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 15,425.00 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 63.25 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 30.17 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 69.88 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 88.69 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 677.78 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 637.50 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,225.00 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,140.00 £ | |
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) | 2,806.62 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.20 |
Prices in Aberdeen
This city had 336 entries in the past 12 months by 55 different contributors.
Last update: 13 October 2025
Last update: 13 October 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 Airdrie | 140.54 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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