Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and United States

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Indices Difference
Consumer Prices in United States are 65.8% 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 156.6% higher than in Mexico
Restaurant Prices in United States are 84.4% higher than in Mexico
Groceries Prices in United States are 62.1% higher than in Mexico
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 214.1% higher than in Mexico

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Restaurants	Mexico Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	160.00 MXN (9.38 $)	341.16 MXN (20.00 $)	+113.2 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	700.00 MXN (41.04 $)	1,279.35 MXN (75.00 $)	+82.8 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	150.00 MXN (8.79 $)	181.84 MXN (10.66 $)	+21.2 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 MXN (2.64 $)	102.35 MXN (6.00 $)	+127.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	70.00 MXN (4.10 $)	119.41 MXN (7.00 $)	+70.6 %
Cappuccino (regular)	55.99 MXN (3.28 $)	86.97 MXN (5.10 $)	+55.3 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	22.20 MXN (1.30 $)	42.38 MXN (2.48 $)	+90.9 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	16.51 MXN (0.97 $)	35.07 MXN (2.06 $)	+112.4 %
Markets	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	100.31 MXN (5.88 $)	68.31 MXN (4.00 $)	-31.9 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	41.68 MXN (2.44 $)	55.15 MXN (3.23 $)	+32.3 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.74 MXN (0.81 $)	35.26 MXN (2.07 $)	+156.7 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	43.21 MXN (2.53 $)	63.35 MXN (3.71 $)	+46.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	69.51 MXN (4.07 $)	99.26 MXN (5.82 $)	+42.8 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	63.18 MXN (3.70 $)	93.90 MXN (5.50 $)	+48.6 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	89.06 MXN (5.22 $)	124.08 MXN (7.27 $)	+39.3 %
Apples (1 lb)	22.69 MXN (1.33 $)	41.09 MXN (2.41 $)	+81.1 %
Banana (1 lb)	11.04 MXN (0.65 $)	12.98 MXN (0.76 $)	+17.6 %
Oranges (1 lb)	13.63 MXN (0.80 $)	34.71 MXN (2.03 $)	+154.6 %
Tomato (1 lb)	13.82 MXN (0.81 $)	37.92 MXN (2.22 $)	+174.3 %
Potato (1 lb)	16.12 MXN (0.94 $)	23.29 MXN (1.37 $)	+44.5 %
Onion (1 lb)	13.72 MXN (0.80 $)	23.51 MXN (1.38 $)	+71.3 %
Lettuce (1 head)	21.43 MXN (1.26 $)	36.78 MXN (2.16 $)	+71.6 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	17.67 MXN (1.04 $)	37.32 MXN (2.19 $)	+111.2 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	200.00 MXN (11.72 $)	255.87 MXN (15.00 $)	+27.9 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	27.96 MXN (1.64 $)	30.14 MXN (1.77 $)	+7.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	49.64 MXN (2.91 $)	60.44 MXN (3.54 $)	+21.8 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	75.00 MXN (4.40 $)	170.58 MXN (10.00 $)	+127.4 %
Transportation	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	11.00 MXN (0.64 $)	42.64 MXN (2.50 $)	+287.7 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	500.00 MXN (29.31 $)	1,228.17 MXN (72.00 $)	+145.6 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	50.00 MXN (2.93 $)	63.97 MXN (3.75 $)	+27.9 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	48.28 MXN (2.83 $)	47.76 MXN (2.80 $)	-1.1 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	150.00 MXN (8.79 $)	511.74 MXN (30.00 $)	+241.2 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	90.08 MXN (5.28 $)	62.31 MXN (3.65 $)	-30.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	389,000.00 MXN (22,804.57 $)	562,913.41 MXN (33,000.00 $)	+44.7 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	408,612.06 MXN (23,954.30 $)	444,934.56 MXN (26,083.66 $)	+8.9 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,226.19 MXN (71.88 $)	3,508.24 MXN (205.67 $)	+186.1 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	432.26 MXN (25.34 $)	890.72 MXN (52.22 $)	+106.1 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	518.02 MXN (30.37 $)	1,211.95 MXN (71.05 $)	+134.0 %
Sports And Leisure	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	634.45 MXN (37.19 $)	811.14 MXN (47.55 $)	+27.8 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	342.78 MXN (20.10 $)	381.41 MXN (22.36 $)	+11.3 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	86.00 MXN (5.04 $)	238.81 MXN (14.00 $)	+177.7 %
Childcare	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,389.65 MXN (257.34 $)	23,462.81 MXN (1,375.47 $)	+434.5 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	94,240.72 MXN (5,524.73 $)	391,586.20 MXN (22,956.19 $)	+315.5 %
Clothing And Shoes	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	957.60 MXN (56.14 $)	893.94 MXN (52.41 $)	-6.6 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	724.10 MXN (42.45 $)	741.07 MXN (43.44 $)	+2.3 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,667.14 MXN (97.73 $)	1,515.52 MXN (88.85 $)	-9.1 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,529.57 MXN (89.67 $)	1,960.90 MXN (114.95 $)	+28.2 %
Rent Per Month	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	11,785.74 MXN (690.92 $)	30,258.63 MXN (1,773.87 $)	+156.7 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	8,065.56 MXN (472.83 $)	24,891.07 MXN (1,459.20 $)	+208.6 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	22,387.13 MXN (1,312.41 $)	50,729.56 MXN (2,973.95 $)	+126.6 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	15,193.91 MXN (890.72 $)	41,189.38 MXN (2,414.67 $)	+171.1 %
Buy Apartment Price	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	3,201.03 MXN (187.66 $)	5,740.68 MXN (336.54 $)	+79.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,163.67 MXN (126.84 $)	4,532.19 MXN (265.69 $)	+109.5 %
Salaries And Financing	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	13,065.58 MXN (765.95 $)	77,830.98 MXN (4,562.73 $)	+495.7 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.40	6.56	-42.4 %
Last update:	April 2024	April 2024
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