Cost of living in Cuernavaca is 20% lower than in Mexico City (without rent).
Rent in Cuernavaca is 56% cheaper than in Mexico City.
Cost of living including rent in Cuernavaca is 39% lower than in Mexico City.
Food in Cuernavaca is 24% cheaper than in Mexico City.
Transport in Cuernavaca is 5% cheaper than in Mexico City.
| Cuernavaca | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cuernavaca | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.07 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.5 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.09 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.78 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.17 $ | 1.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.1 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.01 $ | 9.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.05 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.14 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.53 $ | 3.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.5 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.2 $ | 5.65 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 41.6 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.09 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.85 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.02 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.67 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.5 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.4 $ | 24.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 489 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 656 $ | 1,045 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 204 $ | 838 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 549 $ | 1,747 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 303 $ | 2,781 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 294 $ | 2,233 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 614 $ | 740 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.46 % | 11.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.5 $ | 61 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.55 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 15.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.9 $ | 94.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.4 $ | 55.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 396 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,550 $ | 8,550 $ |