Aberdeen

North Sea oil industry hub with high salaries. More expensive housing but excellent earning potential.

Scotland🇬🇧

1-Bed Rent

£850

per month

Median Salary

£35,000

per year

Afford Alone?

No ✗

Challenging

Rent by Housing Type

Studio

£640

1-Bedroom

£850

Shared 2-Bed

£470

Coliving

£555

Shared House

£385

Monthly Budget (on £2,280 take-home)

Income£2,280
Needs (housing, food, transport)£1,272(56%)
Wants (dining, entertainment)£324(14%)
Savings£228(10%)
Remaining£456

Most Affordable Areas

  • Northfield
  • Mastrick
  • Cults

Most Expensive Areas

  • City Centre
  • West End
  • Albyn

About Aberdeen

  • High salaries from oil industry
  • Granite city architecture
  • Coastal location
  • Strong economy

Average Monthly Costs (Moderate Lifestyle)

Groceries

£230

Dining Out

£138

Subscriptions

£38

Entertainment

£95

Personal Care

£53

Public Transport

£72

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Edinburgh

£1,150/mo

Glasgow

£800/mo

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