Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and United States

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Indices Difference
Cost of Living in United States is 86.3% higher than in Mexico (without rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 110.4% higher than in Mexico
Rent Prices in United States are 183.5% higher than in Mexico
Restaurant Prices in United States are 91.9% higher than in Mexico
Groceries Prices in United States are 84.5% higher than in Mexico
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 216.0% higher than in Mexico

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Restaurants	Mexico Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	180.00 MXN (8.97 $)	401.24 MXN (20.00 $)	+122.9 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	800.00 MXN (39.88 $)	1,504.66 MXN (75.00 $)	+88.1 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	150.00 MXN (7.48 $)	220.68 MXN (11.00 $)	+47.1 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 MXN (2.24 $)	120.37 MXN (6.00 $)	+167.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	75.00 MXN (3.74 $)	140.43 MXN (7.00 $)	+87.2 %
Cappuccino (regular)	59.28 MXN (2.95 $)	103.64 MXN (5.17 $)	+74.8 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	22.72 MXN (1.13 $)	50.70 MXN (2.53 $)	+123.2 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	16.87 MXN (0.84 $)	41.21 MXN (2.05 $)	+144.4 %
Markets	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	103.66 MXN (5.17 $)	79.99 MXN (3.99 $)	-22.8 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	43.29 MXN (2.16 $)	65.28 MXN (3.25 $)	+50.8 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	14.54 MXN (0.72 $)	41.75 MXN (2.08 $)	+187.2 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	43.77 MXN (2.18 $)	74.44 MXN (3.71 $)	+70.1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	71.97 MXN (3.59 $)	117.26 MXN (5.84 $)	+62.9 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	65.07 MXN (3.24 $)	109.64 MXN (5.47 $)	+68.5 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	90.32 MXN (4.50 $)	145.76 MXN (7.27 $)	+61.4 %
Apples (1 lb)	22.93 MXN (1.14 $)	47.99 MXN (2.39 $)	+109.3 %
Banana (1 lb)	11.73 MXN (0.58 $)	15.23 MXN (0.76 $)	+29.9 %
Oranges (1 lb)	14.72 MXN (0.73 $)	41.05 MXN (2.05 $)	+178.9 %
Tomato (1 lb)	14.48 MXN (0.72 $)	44.77 MXN (2.23 $)	+209.2 %
Potato (1 lb)	16.63 MXN (0.83 $)	27.18 MXN (1.35 $)	+63.4 %
Onion (1 lb)	14.92 MXN (0.74 $)	28.02 MXN (1.40 $)	+87.8 %
Lettuce (1 head)	23.10 MXN (1.15 $)	43.79 MXN (2.18 $)	+89.5 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	18.14 MXN (0.90 $)	44.20 MXN (2.20 $)	+143.7 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	200.00 MXN (9.97 $)	300.93 MXN (15.00 $)	+50.5 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	28.80 MXN (1.44 $)	37.18 MXN (1.85 $)	+29.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	50.83 MXN (2.53 $)	71.03 MXN (3.54 $)	+39.8 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	78.00 MXN (3.89 $)	200.62 MXN (10.00 $)	+157.2 %
Transportation	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	11.50 MXN (0.57 $)	50.16 MXN (2.50 $)	+336.1 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	500.00 MXN (24.92 $)	1,306.22 MXN (65.11 $)	+161.2 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	50.00 MXN (2.49 $)	74.23 MXN (3.70 $)	+48.5 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	60.00 MXN (2.99 $)	55.37 MXN (2.76 $)	-7.7 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	180.00 MXN (8.97 $)	601.86 MXN (30.00 $)	+234.4 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	90.82 MXN (4.53 $)	72.61 MXN (3.62 $)	-20.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	389,500.00 MXN (19,414.72 $)	675,705.25 MXN (33,680.68 $)	+73.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	427,014.03 MXN (21,284.61 $)	524,553.89 MXN (26,146.51 $)	+22.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,208.48 MXN (60.24 $)	4,160.72 MXN (207.39 $)	+244.3 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	439.90 MXN (21.93 $)	1,106.99 MXN (55.18 $)	+151.6 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	526.93 MXN (26.26 $)	1,422.48 MXN (70.90 $)	+170.0 %
Sports And Leisure	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	663.39 MXN (33.07 $)	932.66 MXN (46.49 $)	+40.6 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	341.83 MXN (17.04 $)	421.97 MXN (21.03 $)	+23.4 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	90.00 MXN (4.49 $)	280.87 MXN (14.00 $)	+212.1 %
Childcare	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,607.92 MXN (229.68 $)	27,549.09 MXN (1,373.19 $)	+497.9 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	97,112.87 MXN (4,840.61 $)	451,151.99 MXN (22,487.78 $)	+364.6 %
Clothing And Shoes	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	992.60 MXN (49.48 $)	1,048.30 MXN (52.25 $)	+5.6 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	765.99 MXN (38.18 $)	859.10 MXN (42.82 $)	+12.2 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,702.39 MXN (84.86 $)	1,783.22 MXN (88.89 $)	+4.7 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,564.24 MXN (77.97 $)	2,282.56 MXN (113.77 $)	+45.9 %
Rent Per Month	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	12,183.00 MXN (607.26 $)	35,286.54 MXN (1,758.87 $)	+189.6 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	8,416.85 MXN (419.54 $)	29,002.73 MXN (1,445.65 $)	+244.6 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	23,501.89 MXN (1,171.46 $)	58,924.08 MXN (2,937.08 $)	+150.7 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	16,325.08 MXN (813.73 $)	48,080.79 MXN (2,396.60 $)	+194.5 %
Buy Apartment Price	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	3,340.17 MXN (166.49 $)	6,440.74 MXN (321.04 $)	+92.8 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,364.30 MXN (117.85 $)	5,157.02 MXN (257.05 $)	+118.1 %
Salaries And Financing	Mexico Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	13,386.94 MXN (667.27 $)	89,010.09 MXN (4,436.73 $)	+564.9 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.44	6.56	-42.6 %
Last update:	October 2024	October 2024
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