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Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and United States

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Consumer Prices in United States are 50.62% higher than in Mexico
Consumer Prices Including Rent in United States are 75.03% higher than in Mexico
Rent Prices in United States are 181.38% higher than in Mexico
Restaurant Prices in United States are 78.45% higher than in Mexico
Groceries Prices in United States are 53.43% higher than in Mexico
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 125.25% higher than in Mexico

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  Mexico  United States      Difference
Restaurants [Edit] [Edit]
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 60.00 MXN     124.33 MXN      +107.22 %
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 300.00 MXN     559.48 MXN      +86.50 %
Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 65.00 MXN     74.60 MXN      +14.77 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 20.00 MXN     37.30 MXN      +86.50 %
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 30.00 MXN     55.95 MXN      +86.50 %
Cappuccino (regular) 30.00 MXN     43.52 MXN      +45.05 %
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 9.50 MXN     18.65 MXN      +96.31 %
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 8.00 MXN     15.54 MXN      +94.27 %
 
Markets [Edit] [Edit]
Milk (regular), 1 liter 13.00 MXN     12.43 MXN      -4.36 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 22.00 MXN     27.41 MXN      +24.59 %
Rice (1kg) 15.00 MXN     27.14 MXN      +80.91 %
Eggs (12) 22.00 MXN     24.87 MXN      +13.03 %
Local Cheese (1kg) 80.00 MXN     110.77 MXN      +38.46 %
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 70.00 MXN     87.03 MXN      +24.33 %
Apples (1kg) 30.00 MXN     41.12 MXN      +37.05 %
Oranges (1kg) 12.32 MXN     41.12 MXN      +233.75 %
Tomato (1kg) 16.00 MXN     37.30 MXN      +133.12 %
Potato (1kg) 15.00 MXN     27.41 MXN      +82.73 %
Lettuce (1 head) 10.00 MXN     18.65 MXN      +86.50 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 12.00 MXN     21.76 MXN      +81.31 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 120.00 MXN     149.20 MXN      +24.33 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 14.00 MXN     24.87 MXN      +77.61 %
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 20.00 MXN     37.30 MXN      +86.50 %
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 40.00 MXN     74.60 MXN      +86.50 %
 
Transportation [Edit] [Edit]
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 6.00 MXN     24.87 MXN      +314.43 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 360.00 MXN     808.14 MXN      +124.48 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 25.00 MXN     37.30 MXN      +49.20 %
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 5.40 MXN     17.38 MXN      +221.90 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 150.00 MXN     335.69 MXN      +123.79 %
Gasoline (1 liter) 10.45 MXN     12.28 MXN      +17.55 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 200,000.00 MXN     248,660.00 MXN      +24.33 %
 
Utilities (Monthly) [Edit] [Edit]
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 900.00 MXN     2,113.61 MXN      +134.85 %
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 3.45 MXN     1.49 MXN      -56.75 %
Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 400.00 MXN     559.48 MXN      +39.87 %
 
Sports And Leisure [Edit] [Edit]
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 500.00 MXN     497.32 MXN      -0.54 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 150.00 MXN     248.66 MXN      +65.77 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 60.00 MXN     124.33 MXN      +107.22 %
 
Clothing And Shoes [Edit] [Edit]
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 649.00 MXN     497.32 MXN      -23.37 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 600.00 MXN     435.16 MXN      -27.47 %
1 Pair of Nike Shoes 1,200.00 MXN     932.48 MXN      -22.29 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 800.00 MXN     994.64 MXN      +24.33 %
 
Rent Per Month [Edit] [Edit]
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 3,500.00 MXN     11,189.70 MXN      +219.71 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 2,500.00 MXN     8,703.10 MXN      +248.12 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 7,000.00 MXN     18,649.50 MXN      +166.42 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 6,000.00 MXN     14,919.60 MXN      +148.66 %
 
Buy Apartment Price [Edit] [Edit]
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 13,000.00 MXN     20,074.15 MXN      +54.42 %
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 13,000.00 MXN     14,721.05 MXN      +13.24 %
 
Salaries And Financing [Edit] [Edit]
Median Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) 10,000.00 MXN     39,425.04 MXN      +294.25 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentanges (%), Yearly 12.00     4.25      -64.58 %
 
Last updateMay, 2013May, 2013
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Currency: MXN



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