Cost of living in Matamoros is 10% higher than in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (without rent).
Rent in Matamoros is 18% cheaper than in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl.
Cost of living including rent in Matamoros is 3% lower than in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl.
Food in Matamoros is 18% more expensive than in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl.
Transport in Matamoros is 19% cheaper than in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl.
| Matamoros | Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Matamoros | Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.6 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.8 $ | 18 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.37 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.9 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.01 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.14 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.22 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.36 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.95 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 9.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.91 $ | 3.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.2 $ | 29.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.08 $ | 7.53 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.9 $ | 20 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.31 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.2 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.3 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.46 $ | 2.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.3 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.6 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.1 $ | 16.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 250 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 400 $ | 289 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 295 $ | 454 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 668 $ | 684 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 506 $ | 1,805 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,814 $ | 1,721 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 513 $ | 683 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.33 % | 11.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.33 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Haircut | 5.65 $ | 6.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.8 $ | 84.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.9 $ | 41.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 202 $ | 318 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,963 $ | 5,147 $ |