Cost of living in Ecatepec de Morelos is 33% lower than in Monterrey (without rent).
Rent in Ecatepec de Morelos is 49% cheaper than in Monterrey.
Cost of living including rent in Ecatepec de Morelos is 42% lower than in Monterrey.
Food in Ecatepec de Morelos is 34% cheaper than in Monterrey.
Transport in Ecatepec de Morelos is 16% cheaper than in Monterrey.
| Ecatepec de Morelos | Monterrey | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.94 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.98 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.43 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.12 $ | 1.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.11 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.59 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.94 $ | 8.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.01 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.47 $ | 3.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.7 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.97 $ | 7.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.1 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.95 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.12 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.37 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.36 $ | 1.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.2 $ | 58.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.3 $ | 90.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.1 $ | 27.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 295 $ | 560 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 257 $ | 1,041 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 362 $ | 814 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 570 $ | 1,470 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,297 $ | 2,619 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,656 $ | 2,560 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 622 $ | 1,053 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.14 % | 11.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.3 $ | 42.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.5 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 5.6 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.4 $ | 95.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.2 $ | 54.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 331 $ | 320 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,375 $ | 7,175 $ |