Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 0% | |||
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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 | $14 (£10) | £12 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.12) | £5.43 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.19 (£2.95) | £3.30 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (£0.57) | £0.93 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.69 (£1.90) | £2.39 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.66 (£2.58) | £1.96 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (£4.01) | £3.47 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.08 (£2.18) | £1.71 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (£1.10) | £1.30 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (£2.41) | £2.12 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £7 | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.12 (£1.50) | £1.64 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (£1.48) | £1.11 | + 34% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,517 (£1,071) | £1,100 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $985 (£695) | £868 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (£85) | £170 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $991 (£699) | £659 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $655 (£462) | £621 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (£98) | £126 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (£34) | £21 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | $462 (£326) | £386 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (£85) | £107 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£5.73) | £6 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (£12) | £12 | - 4% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (£31) | £62 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (£31) | £30 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (£65) | £66 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (£63) | £69 | - 8% | |
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 | $24,269 (£17,127) | £18,131 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (£0.46) | £1.24 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (£22) | £65 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (£12) | £15 | - 22% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£4.95) | £2.95 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (£14) | £4.55 | + 198% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $76 (£54) | £62 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.57) | £2.75 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (£2.30) | £1.30 | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (£3.45) | £3.71 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (£2.16) | £1.73 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (£1.29) | £1.64 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (£11) | £13 | - 11% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (£26) | £33 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£14) | £18 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (£105) | £66 | + 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (£44) | £58 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (£3.34) | £2.90 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.12 (£3.61) | £3.86 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (£301) | £389 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (£0.09) | £0.10 | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (£43) | £36 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (£5.72) | £9 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,000 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,453 ($3,476) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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