Oil & Gas / Energy Engineer · City comparison · 2026

Aberdeen vs London

Q: Does a oil & gas / energy engineer earn more in Aberdeen or London?

Aberdeen pays £72,000 vs £65,000 in London. After living costs, Aberdeen professionals have £1,168/month more disposable income.

Q: What is the take-home pay for a oil & gas / energy engineer in Aberdeen vs London?

In Aberdeen: £4,189/month net. In London: £4,021/month net. After rent, Aberdeen leaves £3,139/month vs London's £1,971/month.

Q: What salary in London matches Aberdeen purchasing power?

Approximately £98,650 in London delivers equivalent purchasing power to £72,000 in Aberdeen, based on a COL index of 73 vs 100.

Q: Is Aberdeen or London cheaper to live in?

Aberdeen is cheaper (COL 73 vs 100). Rent: Aberdeen £1,050/mo vs London £2,050/mo.

Q: What is the rent-to-income ratio for a oil & gas / energy engineer in Aberdeen?

A oil & gas / energy engineer in Aberdeen has a rent-to-income ratio of 25% (comfortable). In London the equivalent is 51%.

Aberdeen wins on purchasing power. Aberdeen oil & gas / energy engineers have £1,168/month more disposable income after rent than their London counterparts.

Aberdeen salary

£72,000

£4,189/mo take-home

London salary

£65,000

£4,021/mo take-home

Aberdeen wins by

+£1,168

per month after rent

Winner on purchasing power

Aberdeen

After paying rent, a oil & gas / energy engineer in Aberdeen retains £1,168/month more than in London — that's £14,016/year extra in purchasing power.

+£1,168

per month

Aberdeen

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Gross salary £72,000

Net monthly £4,189

Rent (1-bed) £1,050

Rent-to-income 25% — Comfortable

After rent £3,139

London

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Gross salary £65,000

Net monthly £4,021

Rent (1-bed) £2,050

Rent-to-income 51% — High pressure

After rent £1,971

Monthly cost comparison

All figures monthly · 2025/26

Category	Aberdeen	London	Delta
Rent (1-bed median)	£1,050	£2,050	+95%
Transport	£60	£185	+208%
Council tax	£148	£165	+11%
Groceries	£285	£320	+12%
Disposable income remaining	£2,506	£1,159	-54%

Sources: ONS 2025 + Robert Half 2026 · Rightmove Q4 2025 · HMRC 2025/26 · Numbeo 2025

Cost-of-living equivalence

Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 100 for London, a salary of £72,000 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £98,650 in London.

Aberdeen £72,000 ≈

£98,650

in London

Income retention after all essentials

% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries

Aberdeen 60%

London 29%

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 oil & gas / energy engineer earn more in Aberdeen or London? +

Aberdeen pays a median £72,000 vs £65,000 in London — a gross difference of £7,000. However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Aberdeen professionals have £1,168/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.

What is the take-home pay for a oil & gas / energy engineer in Aberdeen vs London? +

In Aberdeen: gross £72,000 → £4,189/month net take-home. In London: gross £65,000 → £4,021/month net take-home. After paying median 1-bed rent, Aberdeen leaves £3,139/month vs London's £1,971/month.

What salary in London matches Aberdeen purchasing power? +

Approximately £98,650 in London delivers equivalent purchasing power to £72,000 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 oil & gas / energy engineer in Aberdeen? +

A oil & gas / energy engineer in Aberdeen earning £72,000 takes home £4,189/month. With median 1-bed rent of £1,050/month, the rent-to-income ratio is 25% (comfortable). In London the equivalent ratio is 51%.