Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (£16) | £15 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (£8) | £5.39 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.24 (£3.46) | £2.54 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.35 (£1.10) | £1.13 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.14 (£4.19) | £2.28 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.61 (£2.94) | £1.79 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.37 (£4.38) | £2.69 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (£3.27) | £1.84 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (£1.29) | £0.85 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.60 (£2.93) | £1.60 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£12) | £7 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (£1.79) | £1.61 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (£1.61) | £1.12 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,039 (£1,662) | £1,159 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,540 (£1,255) | £904 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (£184) | £297 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,648 (£1,343) | £569 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $985 (£803) | £453 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $125 (£102) | £125 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (£41) | £25 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $367 (£299) | £386 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (£102) | £110 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (£20) | £12 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (£41) | £44 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (£44) | £26 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (£75) | £54 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (£87) | £74 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,128 (£18,038) | £24,333 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (£0.79) | £1.62 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (£27) | £89 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $46 (£37) | £15 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (£7) | £3.03 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (£17) | £4.55 | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (£104) | £62 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.39) | £2.75 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.01 (£3.27) | £1.32 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (£3.87) | £3.71 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.69 (£3.82) | £1.73 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (£1.52) | £1.61 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£16) | £13 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (£34) | £31 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (£24) | £15 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $86 (£70) | £62 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (£63) | £50 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£9) | £8 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.54 (£4.52) | £2.86 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£5.57) | £3.20 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $408 (£333) | £389 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (£0.35) | £0.09 | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (£37) | £32 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£7) | £13 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 256 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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