Cost of living in New Orleans is 75% higher than in Mejicanos (without rent).
Rent in New Orleans is 98% more expensive than in Mejicanos.
Cost of living including rent in New Orleans is 88% higher than in Mejicanos.
Food in New Orleans is 83% more expensive than in Mejicanos.
Transport in New Orleans is 33% more expensive than in Mejicanos.
| New Orleans | Mejicanos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| New Orleans | Mejicanos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.6 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 87.4 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.49 $ | 2 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.01 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.98 $ | 1.07 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.21 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.8 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.82 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.01 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.8 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.76 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.67 $ | 4.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.25 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.7 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ | 29.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 140 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.28 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.27 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.41 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 62.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
196 $ | 95.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
65.3 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 962 $ | 488 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,865 $ | 801 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,455 $ | 677 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,693 $ | 1,158 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,069 $ | 2,051 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,129 $ | 1,354 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,968 $ | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.73 % | 10.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.4 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Haircut | 22.6 $ | 9.06 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.3 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.6 $ | 72.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,565 $ | 159 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,192 $ | 4,677 $ |