Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (£8) | £15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.50) | £5.50 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.24 (£2.45) | £3.36 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (£0.56) | £0.80 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (£1.97) | £2.15 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.62 (£1.99) | £1.51 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.38 (£4.08) | £4.63 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.07 (£2.33) | £1.71 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (£1.00) | £0.81 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (£1.33) | £1.64 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (£1.57) | £1.79 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.83 (£1.38) | £0.70 | + 98% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,164 (£883) | £1,307 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $992 (£752) | £1,091 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (£107) | £186 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $806 (£611) | £686 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $650 (£493) | £568 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (£85) | £154 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (£27) | £22 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $429 (£325) | £351 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (£110) | £80 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£5.71) | £8 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (£13) | £12 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (£30) | £67 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (£34) | £32 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (£52) | £60 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (£71) | £64 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,708 (£15,698) | £17,989 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (£0.42) | £1.15 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (£21) | £60 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (£12) | £18 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.39 (£4.09) | £3.17 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (£17) | £5.88 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (£61) | £74 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.91 (£4.48) | £2.55 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (£2.75) | £1.49 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (£3.83) | £3.31 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (£2.55) | £1.53 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (£1.49) | £1.81 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (£12) | £15 | - 15% | |
| 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 | $39 (£29) | £35 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£17) | £18 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $111 (£84) | £67 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (£30) | £56 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.97 (£3.01) | £2.76 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (£3.03) | £3.56 | - 15% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $488 (£370) | £333 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (£27) | £37 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.39) | £9 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,173
($4,186)
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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