Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 95% | |||
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| Food in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (128元) | 47元 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (67元) | 36元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.36 (31元) | 12元 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (7元) | 12元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.32 (38元) | 17元 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.94 (28元) | 10元 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.80 (34元) | 54元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.25 (23元) | 15元 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.46 (11元) | 6元 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.85 (21元) | 6元 | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (92元) | 79元 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.55 (18元) | 8元 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.56 (11元) | 10元 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,210 (15,886元) | 13,993元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,158 (15,508元) | 8,120元 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (1,230元) | 382元 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,515 (10,889元) | 7,358元 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $924 (6,643元) | 4,126元 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 (711元) | 193元 | + 269% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (350元) | 91元 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $337 (2,422元) | 1,862元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (763元) | 560元 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (109元) | 34元 | + 223% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (172元) | 56元 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (330元) | 441元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (391元) | 253元 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (680元) | 497元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (865元) | 797元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,213 (166,847元) | 154,765元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (5.81元) | 8元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (259元) | 249元 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (172元) | 38元 | + 358% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.90 (42元) | 28元 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (147元) | 46元 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (882元) | 242元 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (48元) | 43元 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (37元) | 25元 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.69 (34元) | 10元 | + 252% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (12元) | 14元 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (141元) | 86元 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Albuquerque, New Mexico | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (336元) | 239元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (212元) | 120元 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (920元) | 951元 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (472元) | 200元 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (77元) | 73元 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (37元) | 28元 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (45元) | 10元 | + 333% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $408 (2,935元) | 3,423元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (3.11元) | 0.41元 | + 650% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (326元) | 389元 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (67元) | 20元 | + 237% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 140 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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