Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 63.6% higher than in Mexico (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 78.7% higher than in Mexico
Rent Prices in United States are 125.2% higher than in Mexico
Restaurant Prices in United States are 72.0% higher than in Mexico
Groceries Prices in United States are 61.8% higher than in Mexico
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 174.5% higher than in Mexico
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Restaurants
 Mexico Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $10.79
(Mex$200.00)		 $20.00
(Mex$370.73)		      +85.4 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $43.16
(Mex$800.00)		 $80.00
(Mex$1,482.92)		      +85.4 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $9.17
(Mex$170.00)		 $12.00
(Mex$222.44)		      +30.8 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $2.70
(Mex$50.00)		 $6.00
(Mex$111.22)		      +122.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $4.32
(Mex$80.00)		 $8.00
(Mex$148.29)		      +85.4 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $3.54
(Mex$65.69)		 $5.49
(Mex$101.77)		      +54.9 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $1.45
(Mex$26.91)		 $2.71
(Mex$50.30)		      +86.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) $1.05
(Mex$19.40)		 $2.14
(Mex$39.72)		      +104.7 %
Markets
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.61
(Mex$29.87)		 $1.06
(Mex$19.67)		      -34.2 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $2.47
(Mex$45.88)		 $3.32
(Mex$61.52)		      +34.1 %
White Rice (1 lb) $0.78
(Mex$14.53)		 $2.08
(Mex$38.59)		      +165.6 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) $2.46
(Mex$45.67)		 $4.28
(Mex$79.32)		      +73.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) $4.09
(Mex$75.84)		 $5.89
(Mex$109.21)		      +44.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $3.70
(Mex$68.65)		 $5.64
(Mex$104.50)		      +52.2 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $5.28
(Mex$97.92)		 $7.88
(Mex$146.00)		      +49.1 %
Apples (1 lb) $1.29
(Mex$23.91)		 $2.41
(Mex$44.59)		      +86.5 %
Bananas (1 lb) $0.71
(Mex$13.23)		 $0.76
(Mex$14.10)		      +6.6 %
Oranges (1 lb) $0.91
(Mex$16.90)		 $2.02
(Mex$37.35)		      +121.0 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) $0.88
(Mex$16.29)		 $2.24
(Mex$41.50)		      +154.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb) $0.91
(Mex$16.85)		 $1.31
(Mex$24.34)		      +44.4 %
Onions (1 lb) $0.90
(Mex$16.76)		 $1.39
(Mex$25.85)		      +54.2 %
Lettuce (1 Head) $1.40
(Mex$25.91)		 $2.27
(Mex$42.10)		      +62.5 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.11
(Mex$20.60)		 $2.32
(Mex$42.97)		      +108.6 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $10.79
(Mex$200.00)		 $15.00
(Mex$278.05)		      +39.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.73
(Mex$31.98)		 $2.09
(Mex$38.72)		      +21.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.20
(Mex$59.33)		 $3.73
(Mex$69.11)		      +16.5 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $5.66
(Mex$105.00)		 $10.87
(Mex$201.49)		      +91.9 %
Transportation
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.65
(Mex$12.00)		 $2.00
(Mex$37.07)		      +208.9 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $29.40
(Mex$545.00)		 $60.00
(Mex$1,112.19)		      +104.1 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.70
(Mex$50.00)		 $3.50
(Mex$64.88)		      +29.8 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $4.19
(Mex$77.65)		 $2.97
(Mex$55.05)		      -29.1 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $10.79
(Mex$200.00)		 $30.00
(Mex$556.10)		      +178.0 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.44
(Mex$26.76)		 $1.06
(Mex$19.70)		      -26.4 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $24,222.48
(Mex$449,000.00)		 $29,500.00
(Mex$546,826.75)		      +21.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $23,614.27
(Mex$437,725.94)		 $26,317.04
(Mex$487,825.74)		      +11.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $68.86
(Mex$1,276.36)		 $217.71
(Mex$4,035.60)		      +216.2 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $23.09
(Mex$428.03)		 $61.92
(Mex$1,147.81)		      +168.2 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $28.51
(Mex$528.40)		 $73.26
(Mex$1,357.93)		      +157.0 %
Sports And Leisure
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership $37.46
(Mex$694.45)		 $45.79
(Mex$848.84)		      +22.2 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $16.84
(Mex$312.15)		 $19.16
(Mex$355.08)		      +13.8 %
Swimming Pool (Indoor, Adult Admission, Single Visit) $22.66
(Mex$420.00)		 $10.00
(Mex$185.37)		      -55.9 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $5.18
(Mex$96.00)		 $15.00
(Mex$278.05)		      +189.6 %
Netflix Premium or Equivalent (4K Video Streaming, Ad-Free, Monthly) $19.91
(Mex$369.00)		 $27.90
(Mex$517.09)		      +40.1 %
Childcare
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $259.22
(Mex$4,805.05)		 $1,485.22
(Mex$27,530.75)		      +473.0 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $9,199.18
(Mex$170,520.57)		 $22,102.81
(Mex$409,708.82)		      +140.3 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $55.63
(Mex$1,031.26)		 $53.92
(Mex$999.46)		      -3.1 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $41.24
(Mex$764.52)		 $43.03
(Mex$797.64)		      +4.3 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $97.14
(Mex$1,800.68)		 $93.61
(Mex$1,735.22)		      -3.6 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes $90.28
(Mex$1,673.50)		 $115.39
(Mex$2,138.89)		      +27.8 %
Personal Care and Household Services
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Men's Haircut (Standard Barbershop) $13.49
(Mex$250.00)		 $38.00
(Mex$704.39)		      +181.8 %
Women's Haircut (Wash and Basic Cut) $24.28
(Mex$450.00)		 $60.00
(Mex$1,112.19)		      +147.2 %
Household Cleaning Service (Per Hour) $7.98
(Mex$148.00)		 $22.00
(Mex$407.80)		      +175.5 %
Rent Per Month
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $727.98
(Mex$13,494.23)		 $1,668.64
(Mex$30,930.82)		      +129.2 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $482.13
(Mex$8,937.08)		 $1,329.98
(Mex$24,653.23)		      +175.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,374.89
(Mex$25,485.66)		 $2,703.93
(Mex$50,121.42)		      +96.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $898.59
(Mex$16,656.63)		 $2,142.64
(Mex$39,717.06)		      +138.4 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $242.72
(Mex$4,499.14)		 $301.67
(Mex$5,591.82)		      +24.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $142.72
(Mex$2,645.49)		 $233.24
(Mex$4,323.48)		      +63.4 %
Salaries And Financing
 Mexico Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $873.64
(Mex$16,194.17)		 $4,285.66
(Mex$79,441.20)		      +390.6 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 11.42 6.57      -42.5 %
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