Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 91 ($4.75) | $16 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 ($4.90) | $9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 ($2.93) | $4.06 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 ($1.09) | $0.90 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 ($1.76) | $3.31 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 ($0.87) | $4.06 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 58 ($3.03) | $10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 ($1.85) | $3.21 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 ($1.04) | $1.93 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 ($1.24) | $6 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 181 ($10) | $17 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 ($1.43) | $2.40 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 ($0.81) | $2.26 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 10,869 ($571) | $1,910 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,506 ($447) | $1,256 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,705 ($90) | $190 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,299 ($383) | $1,170 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,552 ($239) | $900 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,388 ($73) | $109 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 430 ($23) | $48 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 9,134 ($480) | $288 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,980 ($104) | $101 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 89 ($4.68) | $11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 92 ($4.83) | $30 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 719 ($38) | $52 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 657 ($34) | $41 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,188 ($62) | $105 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 817 ($43) | $120 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 325,488 ($17,093) | $24,197 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($1.02) | $0.96 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 545 ($29) | $59 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 123 ($6) | $20 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 ($3.86) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 251 ($13) | $26 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 514 ($27) | $88 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 ($3.80) | $6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 34 ($1.77) | $3.36 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 ($2.37) | $3.75 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 ($1.11) | $3.09 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 ($1.14) | $1.80 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 ($4.43) | $22 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Veracruz | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 321 ($17) | $53 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 ($7) | $20 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 580 ($30) | $71 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 621 ($33) | $91 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 80 ($4.20) | $11 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 ($2.35) | $4.44 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 ($1.78) | $6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,888 ($572) | $424 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.59 ($0.19) | $0.39 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 581 ($31) | $54 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 ($2.43) | $8 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 225 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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