Cost of living in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 56% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
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Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 76% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
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Samarkand | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28,843 сўм ($2.29) | $19 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,562 сўм ($1.79) | $10 | - 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,142 сўм ($1.28) | $4.24 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10,643 сўм ($0.85) | $1.35 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 12,846 сўм ($1.02) | $5.26 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,945 сўм ($1.51) | $3.61 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32,317 сўм ($2.57) | $5.37 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,183 сўм ($1.05) | $4.01 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,268 сўм ($0.34) | $1.59 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,340 сўм ($0.58) | $3.60 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,400 сўм ($0.83) | $2.45 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,093 сўм ($0.33) | $1.90 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 64% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
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Samarkand | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,741,840 сўм ($139) | $2,039 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,032,650 сўм ($162) | $1,540 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 сўм ($32) | $208 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 сўм ($795) | $1,409 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000,000 сўм ($557) | $985 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $125 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,837 сўм ($12) | $50 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000 сўм ($24) | $367 | - 93% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $125 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $24 | - | |
Clothes | - 62% | |||
Clothes in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 62% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 сўм ($24) | $50 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 сўм ($20) | $54 | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 сўм ($32) | $92 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 469,287 сўм ($37) | $107 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 55% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,128 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,243 сўм ($0.26) | $0.91 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100,000 сўм ($8) | $36 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33,967 сўм ($2.70) | $24 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 25% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
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Samarkand | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $128 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.01 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50,000 сўм ($3.98) | $4.75 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 сўм ($0.80) | $4.69 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 сўм ($1.19) | $1.86 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37,908 сўм ($3.01) | $20 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 12% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
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Samarkand | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $44 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $113 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $77 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.54 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $408 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,932 сўм ($20) | $45 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20,000 сўм ($1.59) | $9 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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