Cost of Living in Aberdeen
Scotland
City
Population: 229,000
Average House Price
£162.3k
-44% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£36,450
-7% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£898/mo
-25% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,533Band D / yr
Energy£151/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£32.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.35/ mo
House Prices in Aberdeen
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£162,350
Detached£263,500
Semi-detached£161,500
Terraced£131,750
Flat / Apartment£97,750
House prices in Aberdeen have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Aberdeen
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£36,450
Mean£40,950
Median hourly rate£17.55/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,930
Upper quartile (75th)£48,150
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-6.6%
£2,589 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Aberdeen
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Aberdeen each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £898 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £128 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £151 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £32.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £171 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £251 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £139 |
| Estimated Total | £1,806 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Aberdeen
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.35
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.32
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£171
Compare Aberdeen with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Aberdeen
- What is the average house price in Aberdeen?
- The average house price in Aberdeen is £162,350, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £263,500, while flats and apartments average £97,750. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Aberdeen?
- The median annual salary in Aberdeen is £36,450, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,589 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,930 (lower quartile) to £48,150 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Aberdeen?
- Average monthly rent in Aberdeen is £898 per month. Rents have increased by +0.6% over the past year.
- Is Aberdeen an affordable place to live?
- Aberdeen is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 30% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £898, while the median annual salary is £36,450 (approximately £3,038 per month before tax).
- How does Aberdeen compare to London?
- The average house price in Aberdeen is £162,350, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Aberdeen costs around 29% of London prices, making it £388,650 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £898 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Aberdeen?
- House prices in Aberdeen are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £162,350 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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