In Matamoros, Mexico, living costs about $701 per month for one person and $1834 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Matamoros are 21% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Matamoros is 36% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Matamoros is, on average, 81% lower than in Columbus.
Matamoros is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
Housing costs, particularly rent & utilities, can be a significant factor affecting overall expenses in Matamoros.
Food prices are 9% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 34% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 7.6 $ |
| Dinner | 16.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.9 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.01 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.91 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 29.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.08 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 27.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.31 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.46 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 58 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 90 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 27.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 400 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 295 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 668 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 506 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,814 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 513 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.33% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.33 $ |
| Haircut | 5.65 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 202 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,963 $ |