Albuquerque, United States 🇺🇸
#72
,
Nomad Score:
64%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$900.00
$1,800.00
$75.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Mobile data SIM or Wi-Fi daily access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$500.00
$15.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$80.00
$250.00
$12.00
|
Public transport and occasional taxi |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily restaurant meals |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Entry fees, tours, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$300.00
$600.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa renewals or legal services |
| Total |
$1,970.00
$4,300.00
$172.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$950.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Price for a pint at a typical bar or pub.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.00
Casual dining or fast casual restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Standard combo meal at major fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.20
Price per kg, varies slightly by season.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Standard white or whole wheat loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.95
Per liter, prices stable year-round.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.20
White rice, per kg.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$7.50
Boneless, skinless chicken breast per kg.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$12.00
Average quality beef per kg.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$14.00
Mid-range bottle from local or imported brands.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.50
Base fare for taxi trips.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Per kilometer charge after base fare.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$45.00
Valid for city buses and light rail.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$3.60
Per liter, prices fluctuate with global oil markets.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$40.00
Basic unlimited talk and text with moderate data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$55.00
Standard broadband internet monthly cost.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.00
Basic membership at local gyms.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Hourly rental, prices higher on weekends.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$13.00
Standard adult ticket price.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$45.00
Mid-range brand, retail price.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$40.00
Casual summer dress from mid-range retailers.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$70.00
Average price for quality running shoes.
per pair