Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (£10) | £12 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.84) | £5.43 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.44 (£3.43) | £3.30 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (£0.60) | £0.93 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (£2.37) | £2.39 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.50 (£2.70) | £1.96 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.38 (£4.15) | £3.47 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.89 (£2.23) | £1.71 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (£1.08) | £1.30 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.42 (£1.86) | £2.12 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£12) | £7 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (£1.52) | £1.64 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.86 (£1.43) | £1.11 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,480 (£1,142) | £1,100 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $928 (£716) | £870 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (£103) | £170 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $866 (£668) | £599 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $656 (£506) | £624 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $125 (£96) | £126 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (£35) | £21 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $451 (£348) | £386 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (£93) | £107 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£5.93) | £6 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (£13) | £12 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (£35) | £62 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (£37) | £30 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£68) | £66 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (£69) | £69 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,167 (£19,416) | £18,131 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (£0.50) | £1.24 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (£22) | £66 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (£13) | £15 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.11) | £2.95 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (£15) | £4.55 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $76 (£58) | £62 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (£5.10) | £2.75 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.34 (£2.58) | £1.30 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.53 (£3.49) | £3.71 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.88 (£2.22) | £1.73 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (£1.49) | £1.64 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (£12) | £13 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (£28) | £33 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (£15) | £18 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (£127) | £66 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (£48) | £58 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (£3.69) | £2.90 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (£3.99) | £3.86 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (£329) | £389 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (£0.09) | £0.10 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (£47) | £36 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£6) | £9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,200 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,775 ($3,597) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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