Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Mexico Reverse

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Cost of Living in Mexico is 35.5% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 40.8% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Mexico are 52.8% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 37.0% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Mexico are 34.3% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 68.0% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Mexico Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $20.00
(Mex$344.43)		 $11.61
(Mex$200.00)		      -41.9 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $76.00
(Mex$1,308.85)		 $46.45
(Mex$800.00)		      -38.9 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $12.00
(Mex$206.66)		 $9.29
(Mex$160.00)		      -22.6 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $6.00
(Mex$103.33)		 $2.79
(Mex$48.00)		      -53.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $7.50
(Mex$129.16)		 $4.65
(Mex$80.00)		      -38.1 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $5.39
(Mex$92.88)		 $3.78
(Mex$65.10)		      -29.9 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.66
(Mex$45.85)		 $1.51
(Mex$25.93)		      -43.4 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) $2.13
(Mex$36.69)		 $1.10
(Mex$18.93)		      -48.4 %
Markets
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.06
(Mex$18.30)		 $1.72
(Mex$29.55)		      +61.5 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.29
(Mex$56.63)		 $2.62
(Mex$45.04)		      -20.5 %
White Rice (1 lb) $2.08
(Mex$35.88)		 $0.85
(Mex$14.58)		      -59.4 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) $4.36
(Mex$75.05)		 $2.62
(Mex$45.14)		      -39.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) $5.89
(Mex$101.49)		 $4.45
(Mex$76.60)		      -24.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $5.60
(Mex$96.48)		 $4.00
(Mex$68.88)		      -28.6 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $7.69
(Mex$132.37)		 $5.61
(Mex$96.54)		      -27.1 %
Apples (1 lb) $2.39
(Mex$41.13)		 $1.37
(Mex$23.64)		      -42.5 %
Bananas (1 lb) $0.76
(Mex$13.09)		 $0.78
(Mex$13.36)		      +2.0 %
Oranges (1 lb) $2.02
(Mex$34.79)		 $0.99
(Mex$17.09)		      -50.9 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) $2.23
(Mex$38.40)		 $0.94
(Mex$16.26)		      -57.7 %
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.32
(Mex$22.68)		 $0.97
(Mex$16.69)		      -26.4 %
Onions (1 lb) $1.39
(Mex$23.98)		 $0.97
(Mex$16.79)		      -30.0 %
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.23
(Mex$38.47)		 $1.48
(Mex$25.54)		      -33.6 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.28
(Mex$39.34)		 $1.19
(Mex$20.45)		      -48.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $15.00
(Mex$258.33)		 $11.61
(Mex$200.00)		      -22.6 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.06
(Mex$35.45)		 $1.83
(Mex$31.50)		      -11.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.68
(Mex$63.33)		 $3.45
(Mex$59.44)		      -6.1 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $10.40
(Mex$179.11)		 $4.65
(Mex$80.00)		      -55.3 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.50
(Mex$43.05)		 $0.64
(Mex$11.00)		      -74.5 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $65.00
(Mex$1,119.41)		 $29.03
(Mex$500.00)		      -55.3 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.50
(Mex$60.28)		 $2.90
(Mex$50.00)		      -17.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $3.00
(Mex$51.67)		 $4.44
(Mex$76.44)		      +48.0 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $30.00
(Mex$516.65)		 $11.61
(Mex$200.00)		      -61.3 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.93
(Mex$16.03)		 $1.47
(Mex$25.28)		      +57.7 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,458.00
(Mex$610,648.56)		 $22,471.01
(Mex$386,990.00)		      -36.6 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $25,951.23
(Mex$446,925.50)		 $25,739.65
(Mex$443,281.63)		      -0.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $213.97
(Mex$3,684.95)		 $73.77
(Mex$1,270.42)		      -65.5 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $61.19
(Mex$1,053.80)		 $25.32
(Mex$435.97)		      -58.6 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $73.06
(Mex$1,258.14)		 $31.09
(Mex$535.44)		      -57.4 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership $45.36
(Mex$781.11)		 $39.57
(Mex$681.43)		      -12.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $22.95
(Mex$395.19)		 $19.07
(Mex$328.42)		      -16.9 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $15.00
(Mex$258.33)		 $5.81
(Mex$100.00)		      -61.3 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $1,451.34
(Mex$24,994.62)		 $283.84
(Mex$4,888.26)		      -80.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $25,227.48
(Mex$434,461.24)		 $7,016.01
(Mex$120,827.99)		      -72.2 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $53.15
(Mex$915.41)		 $60.41
(Mex$1,040.37)		      +13.7 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $43.16
(Mex$743.28)		 $44.51
(Mex$766.47)		      +3.1 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $91.95
(Mex$1,583.60)		 $104.13
(Mex$1,793.37)		      +13.2 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes $115.18
(Mex$1,983.56)		 $97.63
(Mex$1,681.38)		      -15.2 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,650.30
(Mex$28,421.10)		 $781.55
(Mex$13,459.69)		      -52.6 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,346.30
(Mex$23,185.60)		 $509.56
(Mex$8,775.51)		      -62.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,652.56
(Mex$45,681.75)		 $1,462.62
(Mex$25,188.88)		      -44.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $2,204.16
(Mex$37,959.45)		 $954.52
(Mex$16,438.51)		      -56.7 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $310.85
(Mex$5,353.32)		 $253.13
(Mex$4,359.40)		      -18.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $245.85
(Mex$4,233.98)		 $146.26
(Mex$2,518.91)		      -40.5 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Mexico Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $4,326.04
(Mex$74,501.99)		 $820.28
(Mex$14,126.58)		      -81.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.25 11.44      +82.9 %
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