Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.18) | £5.50 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.32 (£3.78) | £3.42 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (£0.69) | £0.81 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.75 (£2.66) | £2.15 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (£2.83) | £1.37 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (£7) | £4.65 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.64 (£1.88) | £1.77 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (£1.12) | £0.79 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.62 (£1.86) | £1.64 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (£1.30) | £1.76 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (£1.53) | £0.76 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,089 (£1,484) | £1,307 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,197 (£850) | £1,091 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (£113) | £181 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,158 (£822) | £686 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (£556) | £568 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (£76) | £117 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (£36) | £22 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $317 (£225) | £356 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $164 (£117) | £79 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £8 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£13) | £12 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£33) | £67 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $56 (£39) | £32 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (£54) | £60 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (£72) | £64 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,789 (£15,474) | £17,989 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (£0.46) | £1.14 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (£20) | £60 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (£31) | £18 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (£6) | £3.17 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (£17) | £5.88 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (£102) | £61 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (£4.85) | £2.60 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (£2.54) | £1.39 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (£4.57) | £3.06 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.68 (£2.62) | £1.57 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (£1.27) | £1.96 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (£14) | £15 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (£31) | £36 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£16) | £18 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $98 (£69) | £68 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (£54) | £56 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (£7) | £7 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (£3.31) | £2.76 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.05 (£3.58) | £4.24 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (£306) | £401 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (£0.19) | £0.04 | + 374% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (£40) | £37 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£4.85) | £9 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 458 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,504
($4,934)
in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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