🇬🇧 United Kingdom · #134 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Aberdeen

Close to the United Kingdom average

Ranked #134 of 538 cities · More expensive than 75.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to United Kingdom average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Aberdeen

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom GBP 501/mo ≈ $678 GBP 376/mo ≈ $509 25%
3-Bedroom GBP 873/mo ≈ $1,180 GBP 655/mo ≈ $885 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.1% Average
Rent
-9.9% Affordable
Groceries
-1.2% Average
Restaurants
-3.4% Average
Purchasing Power
+16.1% Strong

Living in Aberdeen: What to Expect

Aberdeen is average by global standards (ranked #134 of 538 cities). It is 0.1% cheaper than the United Kingdom average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in United Kingdom earning GBP 43,314 gross take home GBP 2,892/month after tax (19.9% effective rate). See full United Kingdom tax calculator →

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