Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£11) | £15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (£5.49) | £5.50 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.75 (£3.74) | £3.36 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (£0.63) | £0.80 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.00 (£3.93) | £2.15 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (£3.49) | £1.42 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (£7) | £4.91 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (£2.44) | £1.69 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (£1.21) | £0.84 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (£2.20) | £1.64 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £7 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (£1.51) | £1.80 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (£1.70) | £0.86 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,106 (£1,658) | £1,307 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,283 (£1,009) | £1,091 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (£137) | £186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,302 (£1,025) | £686 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $781 (£615) | £568 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (£98) | £154 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (£39) | £22 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $380 (£299) | £351 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $189 (£149) | £80 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£9) | £8 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (£14) | £11 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£37) | £67 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $56 (£44) | £32 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (£57) | £60 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (£81) | £64 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,240 (£16,716) | £17,989 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (£0.49) | £1.14 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (£21) | £60 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (£35) | £18 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (£8) | £3.17 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (£19) | £5.88 | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (£112) | £73 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£5.08) | £2.55 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (£2.94) | £1.49 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (£6) | £3.50 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (£2.92) | £1.63 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (£1.37) | £1.96 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (£15) | £14 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (£34) | £36 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (£18) | £18 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (£131) | £67 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (£60) | £56 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.54) | £2.76 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.15 (£4.05) | £3.65 | + 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $156 (£122) | £122 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (£0.26) | £0.04 | + 556% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (£44) | £37 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£5.37) | £9 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 519 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,401
($5,592)
in Santa Fe, New Mexico
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,100
in Aberdeen.
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