Accountant (Qualified) · City comparison · 2026
Aberdeen vs London
Aberdeen wins on purchasing power. Aberdeen accountant (qualified)s have £119/month more disposable income after rent than their London counterparts.
Aberdeen salary
£42,000
£2,802/mo take-home
London salary
£58,000
£3,683/mo take-home
Aberdeen wins by
+£119
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Aberdeen
After paying rent, a accountant (qualified) in Aberdeen retains £119/month more than in London — that's £1,428/year extra in purchasing power.
+£119
per month
Aberdeen
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Gross salary
£42,000
Net monthly
£2,802
Rent (1-bed)
£1,050
Rent-to-income
37% — Stretched
After rent
£1,752
London
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Gross salary
£58,000
Net monthly
£3,683
Rent (1-bed)
£2,050
Rent-to-income
56% — High pressure
After rent
£1,633
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 100 for London, a salary of £42,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £57,550 in London.
Aberdeen £42,000 ≈
£57,550
in London
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Aberdeen
40%
London
22%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Aberdeen
£2.77
London
£3.80
Transit (single trip)
Aberdeen
£1.43
London
£4.40
Gym membership
Aberdeen
£40/mo
London
£55/mo
Cinema ticket
Aberdeen
£11.68
London
£16.00
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Frequently asked questions
Does a accountant (qualified) earn more in Aberdeen or London? +
Aberdeen pays a median £42,000 vs £58,000 in London
— a gross difference of £16,000.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Aberdeen professionals
have £119/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a accountant (qualified) in Aberdeen vs London? +
In Aberdeen: gross £42,000 → £2,802/month net take-home.
In London: gross £58,000 → £3,683/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Aberdeen leaves £1,752/month
vs London's £1,633/month.
What salary in London matches Aberdeen purchasing power? +
Approximately £57,550 in London delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£42,000 in Aberdeen, based on a cost-of-living index of
73 (Aberdeen) vs 100 (London).
Is Aberdeen or London cheaper to live in? +
Aberdeen is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 73 vs 100 for London (London = 100).
Rent in Aberdeen averages £1,050/month (1-bed)
vs £2,050/month in London.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a accountant (qualified) in Aberdeen? +
A accountant (qualified) in Aberdeen earning £42,000 takes home
£2,802/month. With median 1-bed rent of £1,050/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 37%
(stretched).
In London the equivalent ratio is 56%.