Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Caracas, Venezuela
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| Food | + 563% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 563% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 154 (1,986,408 Bs.S.) | 245,875 Bs.S. | + 708% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 105 (1,358,807 Bs.S.) | 184,182 Bs.S. | + 638% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 45 (578,883 Bs.S.) | 73,889 Bs.S. | + 683% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (259,856 Bs.S.) | 19,172 Bs.S. | + 1255% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (465,650 Bs.S.) | 70,747 Bs.S. | + 558% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (304,987 Bs.S.) | 79,608 Bs.S. | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 63 (810,064 Bs.S.) | 109,332 Bs.S. | + 641% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (495,973 Bs.S.) | 104,555 Bs.S. | + 374% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (306,910 Bs.S.) | 44,601 Bs.S. | + 588% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (287,788 Bs.S.) | 56,997 Bs.S. | + 405% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 214 (2,759,252 Bs.S.) | 532,960 Bs.S. | + 418% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (373,564 Bs.S.) | 49,563 Bs.S. | + 654% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (296,827 Bs.S.) | 45,151 Bs.S. | + 557% | |
| Housing | + 478% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 478% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,344 (314,006,946 Bs.S.) | 30,558,000 Bs.S. | + 928% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 13,458 (173,597,399 Bs.S.) | 36,906,600 Bs.S. | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,514 (19,530,127 Bs.S.) | 3,131,530 Bs.S. | + 524% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,864 (204,627,247 Bs.S.) | 44,226,800 Bs.S. | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,839 (101,118,144 Bs.S.) | 20,477,100 Bs.S. | + 394% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 709 (9,139,384 Bs.S.) | 1,390,130 Bs.S. | + 557% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 352 (4,537,651 Bs.S.) | 1,016,480 Bs.S. | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,688 (86,264,423 Bs.S.) | 11,680,300 Bs.S. | + 639% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,021 (26,073,276 Bs.S.) | 1,638,700 Bs.S. | + 1491% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 (1,323,619 Bs.S.) | 480,122 Bs.S. | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (1,149,566 Bs.S.) | 487,902 Bs.S. | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 510% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 510% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 891 (11,498,019 Bs.S.) | 1,620,110 Bs.S. | + 610% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 699 (9,019,062 Bs.S.) | 1,663,500 Bs.S. | + 442% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,567 (20,210,936 Bs.S.) | 2,198,980 Bs.S. | + 819% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,356 (17,487,698 Bs.S.) | 2,959,870 Bs.S. | + 491% | |
| Transportation | + 579% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 579% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 349,385 (4,506,719,117 Bs.S.) | 548,961,000 Bs.S. | + 721% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (259,959 Bs.S.) | 12,908 Bs.S. | + 1914% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 355 (4,577,070 Bs.S.) | 942,578 Bs.S. | + 386% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 74 (957,039 Bs.S.) | 478,196 Bs.S. | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 286% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 286% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (1,048,066 Bs.S.) | 227,574 Bs.S. | + 361% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 196 (2,521,898 Bs.S.) | 576,688 Bs.S. | + 337% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 675 (8,712,582 Bs.S.) | 2,927,150 Bs.S. | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 (967,894 Bs.S.) | 209,927 Bs.S. | + 361% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (634,483 Bs.S.) | 132,333 Bs.S. | + 379% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (767,615 Bs.S.) | 200,295 Bs.S. | + 283% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (420,324 Bs.S.) | 158,183 Bs.S. | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (408,767 Bs.S.) | 46,016 Bs.S. | + 788% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 259 (3,341,874 Bs.S.) | 682,299 Bs.S. | + 390% | |
| Entertainment | + 710% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 710% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 444 (5,727,171 Bs.S.) | 748,768 Bs.S. | + 665% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 160 (2,064,189 Bs.S.) | 208,298 Bs.S. | + 891% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,095 (14,125,830 Bs.S.) | 1,860,900 Bs.S. | + 659% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 757 (9,767,153 Bs.S.) | 2,780,280 Bs.S. | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 145 (1,868,356 Bs.S.) | 192,880 Bs.S. | + 869% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (735,028 Bs.S.) | 64,491 Bs.S. | + 1040% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (599,532 Bs.S.) | 69,595 Bs.S. | + 761% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,637 (111,406,391 Bs.S.) | 6,383,250 Bs.S. | + 1645% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.25 (16,175 Bs.S.) | 4,818 Bs.S. | + 236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,255 (16,182,061 Bs.S.) | 757,718 Bs.S. | + 2036% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (792,699 Bs.S.) | 177,775 Bs.S. | + 346% | |
| TOTAL | + 528% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,499 prices entered by 586 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 528% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least 621,944,342 Bs.S. (Mex$ 48,216) in Mexico City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 99,000,000 Bs.S. in Caracas.
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