Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and United States

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Indices Difference
Cost of Living in United States is 77.0% higher than in Mexico (without rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 102.4% higher than in Mexico
Rent Prices in United States are 179.7% higher than in Mexico
Restaurant Prices in United States are 80.1% higher than in Mexico
Groceries Prices in United States are 72.9% higher than in Mexico
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 203.0% higher than in Mexico

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Restaurants	Mexico Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	180.00 MXN (9.77 $)	368.48 MXN (20.00 $)	+104.7 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	750.00 MXN (40.71 $)	1,381.81 MXN (75.00 $)	+84.2 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	150.00 MXN (8.14 $)	202.67 MXN (11.00 $)	+35.1 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 MXN (2.44 $)	110.55 MXN (6.00 $)	+145.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	75.00 MXN (4.07 $)	128.97 MXN (7.00 $)	+72.0 %
Cappuccino (regular)	58.34 MXN (3.17 $)	94.75 MXN (5.14 $)	+62.4 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	22.43 MXN (1.22 $)	46.24 MXN (2.51 $)	+106.2 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	16.51 MXN (0.90 $)	37.92 MXN (2.06 $)	+129.8 %
Markets	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	102.26 MXN (5.55 $)	73.56 MXN (3.99 $)	-28.1 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	42.15 MXN (2.29 $)	59.93 MXN (3.25 $)	+42.2 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	14.24 MXN (0.77 $)	38.02 MXN (2.06 $)	+167.1 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	43.48 MXN (2.36 $)	67.68 MXN (3.67 $)	+55.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	70.69 MXN (3.84 $)	107.68 MXN (5.84 $)	+52.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	63.83 MXN (3.46 $)	100.85 MXN (5.47 $)	+58.0 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	88.68 MXN (4.81 $)	133.85 MXN (7.26 $)	+50.9 %
Apples (1 lb)	22.76 MXN (1.24 $)	44.18 MXN (2.40 $)	+94.1 %
Banana (1 lb)	11.42 MXN (0.62 $)	13.99 MXN (0.76 $)	+22.5 %
Oranges (1 lb)	13.88 MXN (0.75 $)	37.60 MXN (2.04 $)	+171.0 %
Tomato (1 lb)	13.98 MXN (0.76 $)	41.08 MXN (2.23 $)	+193.8 %
Potato (1 lb)	16.42 MXN (0.89 $)	24.87 MXN (1.35 $)	+51.4 %
Onion (1 lb)	14.36 MXN (0.78 $)	25.57 MXN (1.39 $)	+78.0 %
Lettuce (1 head)	21.99 MXN (1.19 $)	40.03 MXN (2.17 $)	+82.0 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	17.98 MXN (0.98 $)	40.40 MXN (2.19 $)	+124.7 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	200.00 MXN (10.86 $)	276.36 MXN (15.00 $)	+38.2 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	28.43 MXN (1.54 $)	33.42 MXN (1.81 $)	+17.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	49.83 MXN (2.70 $)	64.77 MXN (3.52 $)	+30.0 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	75.00 MXN (4.07 $)	184.24 MXN (10.00 $)	+145.7 %
Transportation	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	12.00 MXN (0.65 $)	46.06 MXN (2.50 $)	+283.8 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	480.00 MXN (26.05 $)	1,289.69 MXN (70.00 $)	+168.7 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	50.00 MXN (2.71 $)	64.48 MXN (3.50 $)	+29.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	50.00 MXN (2.71 $)	51.59 MXN (2.80 $)	+3.2 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	180.00 MXN (9.77 $)	552.73 MXN (30.00 $)	+207.1 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	90.40 MXN (4.91 $)	67.10 MXN (3.64 $)	-25.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	400,000.00 MXN (21,710.60 $)	620,538.98 MXN (33,680.68 $)	+55.1 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	414,716.09 MXN (22,509.34 $)	481,835.58 MXN (26,152.35 $)	+16.2 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,210.23 MXN (65.69 $)	3,830.66 MXN (207.91 $)	+216.5 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	436.19 MXN (23.67 $)	1,004.10 MXN (54.50 $)	+130.2 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	523.09 MXN (28.39 $)	1,309.48 MXN (71.07 $)	+150.3 %
Sports And Leisure	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	662.74 MXN (35.97 $)	870.01 MXN (47.22 $)	+31.3 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	341.70 MXN (18.55 $)	406.10 MXN (22.04 $)	+18.8 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	90.00 MXN (4.88 $)	257.94 MXN (14.00 $)	+186.6 %
Childcare	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,559.91 MXN (247.50 $)	25,475.66 MXN (1,382.73 $)	+458.7 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	92,663.41 MXN (5,029.45 $)	417,637.79 MXN (22,667.92 $)	+350.7 %
Clothing And Shoes	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	978.14 MXN (53.09 $)	965.15 MXN (52.38 $)	-1.3 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	736.54 MXN (39.98 $)	793.07 MXN (43.05 $)	+7.7 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,694.22 MXN (91.96 $)	1,638.62 MXN (88.94 $)	-3.3 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,557.66 MXN (84.54 $)	2,103.15 MXN (114.15 $)	+35.0 %
Rent Per Month	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	12,125.86 MXN (658.15 $)	33,721.77 MXN (1,830.30 $)	+178.1 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	8,305.25 MXN (450.78 $)	27,906.13 MXN (1,514.65 $)	+236.0 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	22,999.74 MXN (1,248.35 $)	57,444.51 MXN (3,117.89 $)	+149.8 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	15,726.78 MXN (853.59 $)	46,395.60 MXN (2,518.19 $)	+195.0 %
Buy Apartment Price	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	3,214.59 MXN (174.48 $)	8,396.11 MXN (455.71 $)	+161.2 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,104.32 MXN (114.22 $)	6,634.28 MXN (360.09 $)	+215.3 %
Salaries And Financing	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	13,316.22 MXN (722.76 $)	81,687.55 MXN (4,433.71 $)	+513.4 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.42	6.63	-41.9 %
Last update:	July 2024	July 2024
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