Cost of living in Albuquerque

In Albuquerque, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5353 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2111 monthly.

How expensive is Albuquerque compared to other cities?

Albuquerque is 48% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Albuquerque compare to your city?

Albuquerque is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Albuquerque is, on average, 51% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Albuquerque?

Who is Albuquerque a good fit for?

Albuquerque is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Albuquerque so expensive?

The primary driver of expense in Albuquerque is the high cost of rent and utilities. This significantly impacts the overall cost of living.

Is food expensive in Albuquerque?

Yes, food prices in Albuquerque are 22% higher than the European benchmark. This adds to the overall living costs.

Is public transport affordable in Albuquerque?

Public transport costs are 19% higher than the European benchmark. This can affect daily commuting expenses.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2111 $
Without Rent
834 $
Rent & Utilities
1277 $
Food
582 $
Transport
89 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4150 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
565.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18.1 $
Dinner 88.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.92 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.98 $
Capuccino 4.75 $
Coke, 330ml 2.64 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.01 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.67 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.52 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.4 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.86 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.51 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.41 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.97 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.04 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.82 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.3 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.38 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.76 $
Cigarette pack 9.5 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.5 $
Monthly Pass 35.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.87 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 129 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.99 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.72 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.7 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.85 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 130 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 198 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 76.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,008 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,319 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,315 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,600 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,504 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,241 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,15 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.45%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.5 $
Haircut 16 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 96 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 58.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,341 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 5,953 $

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United States
Albuquerque vs New York City (New York City is 92% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 51% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Chicago (Chicago is 26% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Houston (Houston is 6% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 12% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 20% more expensive) Albuquerque vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 4% more expensive) Albuquerque vs San Diego (San Diego is 59% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Dallas (Dallas is 21% more expensive) Albuquerque vs San Jose (San Jose is 74% more expensive)
Canada
Albuquerque vs Toronto (Toronto is 22% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Montreal (Montreal is 7% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Calgary (Calgary is 2% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 6% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 15% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 17% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 17% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 26% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Brampton (Brampton is 1% more expensive) Albuquerque vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 2% more expensive)
Barbados
Albuquerque vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 36% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Holetown (Holetown is 34% less expensive)
Panama
Albuquerque vs Panama City (Panama City is 34% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Colon (Colon is 44% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 42% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 50% less expensive) Albuquerque vs David (David is 61% less expensive) Albuquerque vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 55% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Balboa (Balboa is 41% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Pacora (Pacora is 41% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Chitre (Chitre is 48% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Penonome (Penonome is 48% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Albuquerque vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 41% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Cayon (Cayon is 41% less expensive)
Cuba
Albuquerque vs Havana (Havana is 51% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 33% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Holguin (Holguin is 39% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 28% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 50% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 45% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 26% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 26% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 48% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 58% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Albuquerque vs San Jose (San Jose is 41% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Limon (Limon is 43% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Liberia (Liberia is 57% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 42% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 40% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Cartago (Cartago is 54% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Heredia (Heredia is 41% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 20% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 38% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Albuquerque vs Castries (Castries is 45% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 43% less expensive)
Jamaica
Albuquerque vs Kingston (Kingston is 37% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 63% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 52% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 45% less expensive) Albuquerque vs May Pen (May Pen is 61% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 54% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 60% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Linstead (Linstead is 50% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 47% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 46% less expensive)
El Salvador
Albuquerque vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 44% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 66% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 44% less expensive) Albuquerque vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 49% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 45% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Apopa (Apopa is 46% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 43% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 31% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 48% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 58% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Albuquerque vs St. John's (St. John's is 49% less expensive) Albuquerque vs All Saints (All Saints is 49% less expensive)
Grenada
Albuquerque vs St. George's (St. George's is 50% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Grenville (Grenville is 50% less expensive)
Dominica
Albuquerque vs Roseau (Roseau is 52% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 46% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Albuquerque vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 54% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 52% less expensive)
Belize
Albuquerque vs Belize City (Belize City is 58% less expensive) Albuquerque vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 48% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 65% less expensive) Albuquerque vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 37% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 25% less expensive)
Guatemala
Albuquerque vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 52% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Mixco (Mixco is 70% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Coban (Coban is 57% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 63% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 57% less expensive) Albuquerque vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 57% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 59% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 59% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Flores (Flores is 59% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 63% less expensive)
Honduras
Albuquerque vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 61% less expensive) Albuquerque vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 51% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Choloma (Choloma is 72% less expensive) Albuquerque vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 69% less expensive) Albuquerque vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 58% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 59% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 66% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 66% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Yoro (Yoro is 65% less expensive) Albuquerque vs La Lima (La Lima is 59% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Albuquerque vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 62% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 50% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 64% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Higuey (Higuey is 64% less expensive) Albuquerque vs La Vega (La Vega is 73% less expensive) Albuquerque vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 61% less expensive) Albuquerque vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 65% less expensive) Albuquerque vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 75% less expensive) Albuquerque vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 70% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Bonao (Bonao is 74% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Albuquerque vs Managua (Managua is 63% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Leon (Leon is 70% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Masaya (Masaya is 66% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 74% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 70% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Esteli (Esteli is 72% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Granada (Granada is 67% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 78% less expensive) Albuquerque vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 69% less expensive) Albuquerque vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 58% less expensive)