Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and United States

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Indices Difference
Consumer Prices in United States are 65.6% higher than in Mexico (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in United States are 89.7% higher than in Mexico
Rent Prices in United States are 157.2% higher than in Mexico
Restaurant Prices in United States are 84.1% higher than in Mexico
Groceries Prices in United States are 61.9% higher than in Mexico
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 213.8% higher than in Mexico

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Restaurants	Mexico Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	160.00 MXN (9.39 $)	340.79 MXN (20.00 $)	+113.0 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	700.00 MXN (41.08 $)	1,277.96 MXN (75.00 $)	+82.6 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	150.00 MXN (8.80 $)	185.73 MXN (10.90 $)	+23.8 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 MXN (2.64 $)	102.24 MXN (6.00 $)	+127.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	70.00 MXN (4.11 $)	119.28 MXN (7.00 $)	+70.4 %
Cappuccino (regular)	55.95 MXN (3.28 $)	86.95 MXN (5.10 $)	+55.4 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	22.31 MXN (1.31 $)	42.38 MXN (2.49 $)	+90.0 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	16.56 MXN (0.97 $)	35.15 MXN (2.06 $)	+112.2 %
Markets	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	100.46 MXN (5.90 $)	68.24 MXN (4.00 $)	-32.1 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	41.74 MXN (2.45 $)	55.12 MXN (3.23 $)	+32.1 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.78 MXN (0.81 $)	35.33 MXN (2.07 $)	+156.4 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	43.25 MXN (2.54 $)	63.42 MXN (3.72 $)	+46.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	69.36 MXN (4.07 $)	99.43 MXN (5.84 $)	+43.4 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	63.27 MXN (3.71 $)	93.84 MXN (5.51 $)	+48.3 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	88.68 MXN (5.20 $)	124.25 MXN (7.29 $)	+40.1 %
Apples (1 lb)	22.70 MXN (1.33 $)	41.03 MXN (2.41 $)	+80.8 %
Banana (1 lb)	11.03 MXN (0.65 $)	12.98 MXN (0.76 $)	+17.7 %
Oranges (1 lb)	13.67 MXN (0.80 $)	34.71 MXN (2.04 $)	+153.9 %
Tomato (1 lb)	13.84 MXN (0.81 $)	37.90 MXN (2.22 $)	+173.8 %
Potato (1 lb)	16.14 MXN (0.95 $)	23.33 MXN (1.37 $)	+44.5 %
Onion (1 lb)	13.75 MXN (0.81 $)	23.52 MXN (1.38 $)	+71.1 %
Lettuce (1 head)	21.50 MXN (1.26 $)	36.79 MXN (2.16 $)	+71.1 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	17.67 MXN (1.04 $)	37.29 MXN (2.19 $)	+111.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	200.00 MXN (11.74 $)	255.59 MXN (15.00 $)	+27.8 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	28.01 MXN (1.64 $)	30.19 MXN (1.77 $)	+7.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	49.63 MXN (2.91 $)	60.66 MXN (3.56 $)	+22.2 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	75.00 MXN (4.40 $)	170.40 MXN (10.00 $)	+127.2 %
Transportation	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	11.00 MXN (0.65 $)	42.60 MXN (2.50 $)	+287.3 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	500.00 MXN (29.34 $)	1,226.85 MXN (72.00 $)	+145.4 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	50.00 MXN (2.93 $)	63.90 MXN (3.75 $)	+27.8 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	48.28 MXN (2.83 $)	47.71 MXN (2.80 $)	-1.2 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	150.00 MXN (8.80 $)	511.19 MXN (30.00 $)	+240.8 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	90.09 MXN (5.29 $)	62.29 MXN (3.66 $)	-30.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	389,000.00 MXN (22,829.28 $)	562,304.16 MXN (33,000.00 $)	+44.6 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	408,683.77 MXN (23,984.46 $)	444,531.77 MXN (26,088.28 $)	+8.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,225.98 MXN (71.95 $)	3,515.41 MXN (206.31 $)	+186.7 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	432.01 MXN (25.35 $)	894.86 MXN (52.52 $)	+107.1 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	519.45 MXN (30.48 $)	1,211.39 MXN (71.09 $)	+133.2 %
Sports And Leisure	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	637.52 MXN (37.41 $)	812.78 MXN (47.70 $)	+27.5 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	340.34 MXN (19.97 $)	384.18 MXN (22.55 $)	+12.9 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	85.60 MXN (5.02 $)	238.55 MXN (14.00 $)	+178.7 %
Childcare	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,399.07 MXN (258.17 $)	23,433.36 MXN (1,375.24 $)	+432.7 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	94,255.87 MXN (5,531.60 $)	390,726.44 MXN (22,930.60 $)	+314.5 %
Clothing And Shoes	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	956.89 MXN (56.16 $)	894.77 MXN (52.51 $)	-6.5 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	722.72 MXN (42.41 $)	743.58 MXN (43.64 $)	+2.9 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,667.07 MXN (97.84 $)	1,517.66 MXN (89.07 $)	-9.0 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,532.75 MXN (89.95 $)	1,966.32 MXN (115.40 $)	+28.3 %
Rent Per Month	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	11,785.72 MXN (691.67 $)	30,412.57 MXN (1,784.83 $)	+158.0 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	8,033.90 MXN (471.49 $)	24,987.68 MXN (1,466.45 $)	+211.0 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	22,397.32 MXN (1,314.43 $)	50,937.70 MXN (2,989.39 $)	+127.4 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	15,205.78 MXN (892.38 $)	41,344.37 MXN (2,426.38 $)	+171.9 %
Buy Apartment Price	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	3,190.18 MXN (187.22 $)	5,994.18 MXN (351.78 $)	+87.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,157.16 MXN (126.60 $)	4,663.53 MXN (273.69 $)	+116.2 %
Salaries And Financing	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	13,066.87 MXN (766.86 $)	77,776.00 MXN (4,564.45 $)	+495.2 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.40	6.57	-42.4 %
Last update:	April 2024	April 2024
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