In Mexicali, Mexico, living costs about $955 per month for one person and $2284 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Mexicali are 8% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Mexicali is 65% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Mexicali is, on average, 83% lower than in New York City.
Mexicali 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.
The main driver of higher costs in Mexicali is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
No, food is actually 12% lower than the European benchmark, making it more affordable for residents.
Public transport is 51% higher than the European benchmark, which may be a concern for daily commuters.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 11.9 $ |
| Dinner | 35.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.05 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.08 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.67 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.8 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 32.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 35 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.16 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.43 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.44 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 39 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 60 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 28.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 341 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 639 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 552 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,134 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,48 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,353 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 799 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.55% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.83 $ |
| Haircut | 6.43 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 188 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,649 $ |