Cost of living in Monterrey is 3% lower than in Mexico City (without rent).
Rent in Monterrey is 14% more expensive than in Mexico City.
Cost of living including rent in Monterrey is 6% higher than in Mexico City.
Food in Monterrey is very similar to Mexico City.
Transport in Monterrey is 7% cheaper than in Mexico City.
| Monterrey | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Monterrey | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.3 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.1 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.4 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.74 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.48 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.33 $ | 1.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.51 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 9.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.6 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.8 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.99 $ | 3.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.5 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.98 $ | 5.65 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.8 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.93 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.23 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.67 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.4 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.8 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.6 $ | 24.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 560 $ | 489 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,041 $ | 1,045 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 814 $ | 838 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,470 $ | 1,747 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,619 $ | 2,781 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,560 $ | 2,233 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,053 $ | 740 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.38 % | 11.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.2 $ | 61 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.52 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 15.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.9 $ | 94.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.2 $ | 55.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 320 $ | 396 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,175 $ | 8,550 $ |