Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (£8) | £15 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.72) | £5.50 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.24 (£2.55) | £3.36 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (£0.56) | £0.80 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (£2.05) | £2.15 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.71 (£2.14) | £1.42 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.38 (£4.25) | £4.91 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (£2.58) | £1.69 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (£0.97) | £0.84 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (£1.38) | £1.64 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (£1.56) | £1.80 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (£1.45) | £0.86 | + 70% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,164 (£919) | £1,307 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $992 (£782) | £1,091 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $145 (£115) | £186 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $806 (£636) | £686 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $650 (£513) | £568 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (£88) | £154 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (£28) | £22 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $429 (£339) | £351 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (£110) | £80 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (£11) | £11 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£32) | £67 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (£54) | £60 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (£74) | £64 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,708 (£16,337) | £17,989 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (£0.43) | £1.14 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (£22) | £60 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£13) | £18 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.51 (£4.34) | £3.17 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (£17) | £5.88 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (£69) | £73 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.81) | £2.55 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (£2.96) | £1.49 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (£4.04) | £3.50 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.76 (£3.76) | £1.63 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (£1.51) | £1.96 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (£12) | £14 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (£32) | £36 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£17) | £18 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $111 (£88) | £67 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (£32) | £56 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.97 (£3.13) | £2.76 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (£3.16) | £3.65 | - 14% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $127 (£100) | £122 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (£28) | £37 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.61) | £9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,984
($3,783)
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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