Cost of living in Mexicali is 21% higher than in Quevedo (without rent).
Rent in Mexicali is 92% more expensive than in Quevedo.
Cost of living including rent in Mexicali is 47% higher than in Quevedo.
Food in Mexicali is 2% more expensive than in Quevedo.
Transport in Mexicali is 238% more expensive than in Quevedo.
| Mexicali | Quevedo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mexicali | Quevedo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.9 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.8 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.56 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.81 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.05 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.57 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.57 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.08 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.1 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.67 $ | 5.62 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.8 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.8 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23 $ | 13.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.16 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.43 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.65 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.44 $ | 0.94 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.3 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.4 $ | 43.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.8 $ | 30.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 341 $ | 159 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 639 $ | 242 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 552 $ | 239 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,134 $ | 362 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,480 $ | 1,210 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,353 $ | 3,217 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 799 $ | 477 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.55 % | 11.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.4 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.83 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Haircut | 6.43 $ | 4.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.8 $ | 96.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.6 $ | 47.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 188 $ | 302 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,649 $ | 7,233 $ |