Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (£14) | £13 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (£8) | £6 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.34 (£3.36) | £3.87 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (£0.72) | £1.20 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.97 (£3.85) | £3.27 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.25 (£2.52) | £2.36 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.80 (£3.72) | £5.27 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (£2.42) | £2.35 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (£1.07) | £1.03 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.04 (£2.36) | £2.83 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£11) | £9 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.42 (£1.88) | £1.79 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.68 (£1.30) | £1.34 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 33% 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 | $2,109 (£1,633) | £953 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,602 (£1,241) | £1,073 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (£153) | £297 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,491 (£1,154) | £702 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $985 (£763) | £544 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $125 (£96) | £125 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (£38) | £25 | + 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | $367 (£284) | £418 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (£82) | £129 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £7 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (£19) | £13 | + 43% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (£45) | £69 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (£42) | £37 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (£73) | £99 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (£83) | £52 | + 59% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,232 (£18,768) | £17,412 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (£0.69) | £1.52 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (£28) | £65 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (£19) | £18 | + 1% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.67) | £2.31 | + 102% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (£16) | £4.96 | + 219% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (£99) | £94 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.12) | £2.68 | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (£2.52) | £1.57 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (£3.68) | £4.18 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.69 (£3.63) | £2.17 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (£1.44) | £1.68 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£15) | £13 | + 18% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (£35) | £61 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (£23) | £15 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (£99) | £83 | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (£51) | £72 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £7 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (£3.97) | £3.57 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (£4.88) | £4.42 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $408 (£316) | £502 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (£0.33) | £0.09 | + 272% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (£45) | £50 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£7) | £11 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 132 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2024.
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