Cost of Living in Aberdeen - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,084 (excluding rent), and $2,229 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,703 (excluding rent), and $4,737 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$21.46 £16.25

$13.42 £10.16

$33.53 £25.38

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$80.7 £61.1

$60.5 £45.81

$121 £91.6

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$9.9 £7.5

$8.03 £6.08

$10.71 £8.11

Cappuccino

$4.68 £3.54

$4.12 £3.12

$5.49 £4.15

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.1 £1.59

$1.65 £1.25

$3.04 £2.3

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.59 £1.21

$1.4 £1.06

$2.79 £2.11

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$6.15 £4.66

$4.65 £3.52

$8.21 £6.21

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$6.8 £5.15

$5.44 £4.12

$8.16 £6.18

Milk (1 liter)

$1.73 £1.31

$1.08 £0.82

$2.43 £1.84

White Bread (500g)

$1.61 £1.22

$1.07 £0.81

$2.3 £1.74

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.85 £1.4

$1.11 £0.84

$2.77 £2.09

Eggs

$4.17 £3.15

$2.31 £1.75

$4.64 £3.51

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.87 £6.72

$2.76 £2.09

$15.2 £11.51

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$11.55 £8.74

$6.04 £4.57

$15.43 £11.68

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$13.75 £10.41

$6.8 £5.15

$27.21 £20.6

Apples (1kg)

$3.08 £2.33

$1.62 £1.23

$4.05 £3.07

Banana (1kg)

$1.66 £1.26

$1.04 £0.79

$4.29 £3.25

Oranges (1kg)

$2.85 £2.16

$1.93 £1.46

$9.65 £7.3

Tomato (1kg)

$4.14 £3.13

$2.18 £1.65

$6.05 £4.58

Potato (1kg)

$1.2 £0.91

$0.55 £0.42

$1.92 £1.45

Onion (1kg)

$1.34 £1.01

$0.99 £0.75

$1.99 £1.51

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.16 £0.88

$0.94 £0.71

$1.34 £1.02

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.41 £1.07

$1.09 £0.83

$1.81 £1.37

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$19.31 £14.61

$18.62 £14.09

$20.67 £15.64

Wine (Bottle)

$10.24 £7.75

$8.03 £6.08

$13.37 £10.12

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.23 £1.69

$1.79 £1.36

$2.48 £1.88

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.26 £1.71

$1.65 £1.25

$2.64 £2

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$5.45 £4.13

$2.66 £2.01

$7.85 £5.94

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$110 £83

$89.4 £67.7

$159 £120

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$4.63 £3.5

$3.97 £3

$6.6 £5

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.7 £1.29

$1.51 £1.14

$1.7 £1.29

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$34.32 £25.98

$32.31 £24.46

$36.34 £27.51

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.94 £1.47

$1.87 £1.41

$1.95 £1.47

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$38.9K £29.4K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$41.9K £31.7K

$41.4K £31.3K

$42.1K £31.8K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$402 £304

$269 £204

$606 £459

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$24.14 £18.28

$13.55 £10.26

$67.7 £51.3

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$44.98 £34.05

$32.19 £24.37

$69.7 £52.8

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$62.3 £47.14

$33.48 £25.34

$93.8 £71

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$10.68 £8.08

$8.18 £6.19

$13.64 £10.33

Cinema Ticket

$9.09 £6.88

$8.38 £6.34

$18.18 £13.76

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$1,903 £1,441

$1,428 £1,081

$2,210 £1,673

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$15.3K £11.6K

$9,497 £7,189

$20.3K £15.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$82.5 £62.5

$47.09 £35.65

$108 £81.5

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$41.48 £31.4

$27.5 £20.82

$55 £41.64

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$94.4 £71.5

$40.53 £30.68

$108 £81.8

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$123 £92.9

$55.3 £41.88

$166 £126

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$874 £662

$647 £490

$1,294 £980

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$751 £568

$599 £454

$1,265 £958

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,664 £1,260

$1,379 £1,044

$1,793 £1,357

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,605 £1,215

$1,371 £1,037

$2,056 £1,556

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,984 £2,259

$2,594 £1,964

$3,892 £2,946

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,726 £2,063

$2,324 £1,759

$3,452 £2,613

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$3,646 £2,760

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.2

5.9

7.7

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: November 25, 2025

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Cost of Living in Aberdeen - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall, you’ll find a solid value for the right lifestyle. Cost of Living in Aberdeen varies by neighborhood but generally sits mid-range versus UK capitals and other coastal hubs. Expect affordable options outside the center, a walkable core, reliable services, and a growing number of coworking spaces. Dining ranges from casual pubs to quality seafood spots, and markets can help stretch a budget. Seasonal demand can shift prices, but longer stays often unlock better rental terms. Tip: map your daily routes – work, groceries, and leisure – to gauge where value aligns with how you live.

Your housing search will reveal granite-era charm in the city center and modern flats in the West End. To balance cost with location, broaden beyond the very center to areas like Torry or the outskirts; online portals and local letting agents help you compare options. Aberdeen living cost tends to shift with proximity to the coast and institutions. For food, you’ll find fresh seafood, farmers markets, and a mix of pubs and international options. Transport is practical: reliable buses and good rail links; cycling is feasible in many seasons. Tip: set a weekly errand route to save time and money.

A simple budgeting framework helps you compare value across seasons. Start with housing and utilities as fixed anchors, then bound groceries, transport, and discretionary spend by a monthly cap. In Aberdeen, heating needs and wind-driven weather make energy planning worth pre-season checks, but public transit and walkable centers help curb transport costs. For neighborhood fit, City Centre suits walkers and nightlife; West End offers quieter streets and proximity to universities; coastal and harbour areas give a scenic work-life balance. Tip: build a rotating season plan – winter focus on warmth and efficiency, summer on outdoor markets and flexible workspaces.