Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Caracas, Venezuela
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| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 142% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 229 (2,964,841 Bs.S.) | 918,336 Bs.S. | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (1,489,634 Bs.S.) | 399,291 Bs.S. | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (643,420 Bs.S.) | 279,408 Bs.S. | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (278,435 Bs.S.) | 22,251 Bs.S. | + 1151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (470,998 Bs.S.) | 231,813 Bs.S. | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (341,101 Bs.S.) | 214,250 Bs.S. | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (950,030 Bs.S.) | 312,493 Bs.S. | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (512,319 Bs.S.) | 104,555 Bs.S. | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (326,587 Bs.S.) | 75,943 Bs.S. | + 330% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (316,434 Bs.S.) | 308,238 Bs.S. | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 241 (3,133,005 Bs.S.) | 1,136,710 Bs.S. | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (382,561 Bs.S.) | 90,878 Bs.S. | + 321% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (275,725 Bs.S.) | 201,723 Bs.S. | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 142% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,131 (326,064,994 Bs.S.) | 162,494,000 Bs.S. | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,163 (183,756,280 Bs.S.) | 69,236,700 Bs.S. | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 978 (12,686,445 Bs.S.) | 4,640,090 Bs.S. | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,746 (230,244,503 Bs.S.) | 77,699,600 Bs.S. | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,582 (111,352,333 Bs.S.) | 45,914,700 Bs.S. | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 677 (8,787,079 Bs.S.) | 2,809,780 Bs.S. | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 350 (4,547,321 Bs.S.) | 2,057,400 Bs.S. | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,882 (89,297,220 Bs.S.) | 17,066,400 Bs.S. | + 423% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,966 (25,501,833 Bs.S.) | 2,481,280 Bs.S. | + 928% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (1,357,474 Bs.S.) | 779,079 Bs.S. | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 108 (1,403,067 Bs.S.) | 505,594 Bs.S. | + 178% | |
| Clothes | + 367% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 367% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 883 (11,459,224 Bs.S.) | 1,620,110 Bs.S. | + 607% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 742 (9,630,081 Bs.S.) | 2,387,920 Bs.S. | + 303% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,611 (20,904,650 Bs.S.) | 3,482,340 Bs.S. | + 500% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,226 (15,900,451 Bs.S.) | 3,448,710 Bs.S. | + 361% | |
| Transportation | + 407% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 407% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 374,345 (4,857,000,759 Bs.S.) | 551,969,000 Bs.S. | + 780% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (255,400 Bs.S.) | 12,355 Bs.S. | + 1967% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 437 (5,670,318 Bs.S.) | 1,791,680 Bs.S. | + 216% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 82 (1,061,632 Bs.S.) | 656,837 Bs.S. | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 150% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (1,095,042 Bs.S.) | 254,391 Bs.S. | + 330% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 168 (2,174,671 Bs.S.) | 576,688 Bs.S. | + 277% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 695 (9,021,583 Bs.S.) | 8,953,290 Bs.S. | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (939,785 Bs.S.) | 243,669 Bs.S. | + 286% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (655,209 Bs.S.) | 137,253 Bs.S. | + 377% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (807,079 Bs.S.) | 200,295 Bs.S. | + 303% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (470,364 Bs.S.) | 158,183 Bs.S. | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (431,958 Bs.S.) | 46,016 Bs.S. | + 839% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 322 (4,182,759 Bs.S.) | 1,431,010 Bs.S. | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 328% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 328% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 401 (5,206,434 Bs.S.) | 1,750,420 Bs.S. | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 170 (2,202,488 Bs.S.) | 701,858 Bs.S. | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 874 (11,341,972 Bs.S.) | 3,838,620 Bs.S. | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 887 (11,511,382 Bs.S.) | 4,847,410 Bs.S. | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 148 (1,921,574 Bs.S.) | 192,880 Bs.S. | + 896% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (945,015 Bs.S.) | 90,895 Bs.S. | + 940% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (637,991 Bs.S.) | 329,314 Bs.S. | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,088 (143,863,079 Bs.S.) | 12,920,200 Bs.S. | + 1013% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.60 (20,799 Bs.S.) | 10,137 Bs.S. | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,414 (18,340,077 Bs.S.) | 1,249,800 Bs.S. | + 1367% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (849,552 Bs.S.) | 443,448 Bs.S. | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,644 prices entered by 477 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 204% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least 1,555,995,412 Bs.S. (Mex$ 119,926) in Mexico City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 512,000,000 Bs.S. in Caracas.
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