Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 60.3% higher than in Mexico (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 74.4% higher than in Mexico
Rent Prices in United States are 116.2% higher than in Mexico
Restaurant Prices in United States are 64.8% higher than in Mexico
Groceries Prices in United States are 57.4% higher than in Mexico
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 211.9% higher than in Mexico
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Restaurants
 Mexico Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 200.00 MXN
(11.21 $)		 356.69 MXN
(20.00 $)		      +78.3 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 800.00 MXN
(44.86 $)		 1,370.09 MXN
(76.82 $)		      +71.3 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 160.00 MXN
(8.97 $)		 214.02 MXN
(12.00 $)		      +33.8 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 48.00 MXN
(2.69 $)		 107.01 MXN
(6.00 $)		      +122.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 80.00 MXN
(4.49 $)		 133.76 MXN
(7.50 $)		      +67.2 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 64.91 MXN
(3.64 $)		 95.74 MXN
(5.37 $)		      +47.5 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 25.85 MXN
(1.45 $)		 47.16 MXN
(2.64 $)		      +82.4 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 18.71 MXN
(1.05 $)		 37.94 MXN
(2.13 $)		      +102.8 %
Markets
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 29.42 MXN
(1.65 $)		 18.95 MXN
(1.06 $)		      -35.6 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 44.76 MXN
(2.51 $)		 58.92 MXN
(3.30 $)		      +31.6 %
White Rice (1 lb) 14.54 MXN
(0.82 $)		 37.12 MXN
(2.08 $)		      +155.2 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 45.23 MXN
(2.54 $)		 78.25 MXN
(4.39 $)		      +73.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 75.01 MXN
(4.21 $)		 105.20 MXN
(5.90 $)		      +40.2 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 69.51 MXN
(3.90 $)		 99.22 MXN
(5.56 $)		      +42.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 96.33 MXN
(5.40 $)		 135.56 MXN
(7.60 $)		      +40.7 %
Apples (1 lb) 23.74 MXN
(1.33 $)		 42.27 MXN
(2.37 $)		      +78.0 %
Bananas (1 lb) 13.19 MXN
(0.74 $)		 13.58 MXN
(0.76 $)		      +2.9 %
Oranges (1 lb) 17.17 MXN
(0.96 $)		 35.94 MXN
(2.01 $)		      +109.3 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 15.85 MXN
(0.89 $)		 39.45 MXN
(2.21 $)		      +148.9 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 16.74 MXN
(0.94 $)		 23.37 MXN
(1.31 $)		      +39.6 %
Onions (1 lb) 17.59 MXN
(0.99 $)		 24.77 MXN
(1.39 $)		      +40.8 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 25.52 MXN
(1.43 $)		 39.64 MXN
(2.22 $)		      +55.3 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 20.26 MXN
(1.14 $)		 40.46 MXN
(2.27 $)		      +99.7 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 200.00 MXN
(11.21 $)		 267.52 MXN
(15.00 $)		      +33.8 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 31.58 MXN
(1.77 $)		 36.58 MXN
(2.05 $)		      +15.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 60.15 MXN
(3.37 $)		 64.79 MXN
(3.63 $)		      +7.7 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 80.00 MXN
(4.49 $)		 185.48 MXN
(10.40 $)		      +131.9 %
Transportation
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 11.00 MXN
(0.62 $)		 44.59 MXN
(2.50 $)		      +305.3 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 500.00 MXN
(28.04 $)		 1,159.26 MXN
(65.00 $)		      +131.9 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 50.00 MXN
(2.80 $)		 62.42 MXN
(3.50 $)		      +24.8 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 72.42 MXN
(4.06 $)		 52.79 MXN
(2.96 $)		      -27.1 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 200.00 MXN
(11.21 $)		 535.04 MXN
(30.00 $)		      +167.5 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 24.98 MXN
(1.40 $)		 15.80 MXN
(0.89 $)		      -36.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 386,990.00 MXN
(21,698.71 $)		 631,437.55 MXN
(35,405.00 $)		      +63.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 443,180.23 MXN
(24,849.32 $)		 462,260.86 MXN
(25,919.18 $)		      +4.3 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 1,245.78 MXN
(69.85 $)		 3,792.09 MXN
(212.62 $)		      +204.4 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 442.07 MXN
(24.79 $)		 1,095.75 MXN
(61.44 $)		      +147.9 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 536.96 MXN
(30.11 $)		 1,300.63 MXN
(72.93 $)		      +142.2 %
Sports And Leisure
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 693.21 MXN
(38.87 $)		 809.84 MXN
(45.41 $)		      +16.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 343.33 MXN
(19.25 $)		 408.92 MXN
(22.93 $)		      +19.1 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 95.00 MXN
(5.33 $)		 267.52 MXN
(15.00 $)		      +181.6 %
Childcare
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 5,211.52 MXN
(292.21 $)		 26,072.14 MXN
(1,461.88 $)		      +400.3 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 120,260.97 MXN
(6,743.09 $)		 449,957.50 MXN
(25,229.33 $)		      +274.2 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 1,044.85 MXN
(58.59 $)		 941.82 MXN
(52.81 $)		      -9.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 782.18 MXN
(43.86 $)		 768.05 MXN
(43.06 $)		      -1.8 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,814.23 MXN
(101.72 $)		 1,632.73 MXN
(91.55 $)		      -10.0 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 1,671.13 MXN
(93.70 $)		 2,044.84 MXN
(114.66 $)		      +22.4 %
Rent Per Month
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 13,791.10 MXN
(773.27 $)		 29,762.69 MXN
(1,668.81 $)		      +115.8 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 9,116.08 MXN
(511.14 $)		 24,162.97 MXN
(1,354.83 $)		      +165.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 25,481.13 MXN
(1,428.74 $)		 47,941.75 MXN
(2,688.12 $)		      +88.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 17,093.97 MXN
(958.47 $)		 39,695.02 MXN
(2,225.72 $)		      +132.2 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 4,436.28 MXN
(248.74 $)		 5,610.23 MXN
(314.57 $)		      +26.5 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,590.72 MXN
(145.26 $)		 4,402.35 MXN
(246.84 $)		      +69.9 %
Salaries And Financing
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 14,170.02 MXN
(794.52 $)		 77,080.14 MXN
(4,321.92 $)		      +444.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 11.45 6.26      -45.3 %
Last update: 13 March 202613 March 2026
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