Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 177 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 150 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.72 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 58 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 41 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 22 | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 71 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.03 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 44 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.42 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 29 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.68 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 25 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 243 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.42 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 29 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.86 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 23 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,846 (Mex$ 31,780) | Mex$ 11,989 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,578 (Mex$ 27,166) | Mex$ 6,473 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $329 (Mex$ 5,659) | Mex$ 894 | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,197 (Mex$ 20,601) | Mex$ 8,437 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,078 (Mex$ 18,564) | Mex$ 4,218 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $188 (Mex$ 3,244) | Mex$ 1,031 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (Mex$ 1,237) | Mex$ 394 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $238 (Mex$ 4,090) | Mex$ 6,500 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (Mex$ 1,538) | Mex$ 2,090 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 90 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 147 | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (Mex$ 962) | Mex$ 959 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $65 (Mex$ 1,117) | Mex$ 608 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (Mex$ 1,367) | Mex$ 1,408 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (Mex$ 1,678) | Mex$ 1,273 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,752 (Mex$ 426,069) | Mex$ 358,702 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.23 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (Mex$ 1,033) | Mex$ 479 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 220 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 69 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (Mex$ 552) | Mex$ 226 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $166 (Mex$ 2,860) | Mex$ 802 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 65 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 52 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 62 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.22 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 36 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 33 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 268 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (Mex$ 1,205) | Mex$ 315 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 183 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 (Mex$ 3,214) | Mex$ 866 | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (Mex$ 1,742) | Mex$ 700 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 129 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.83 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 76 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 44 | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 (Mex$ 8,618) | Mex$ 9,947 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.79 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 2.49 | + 447% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (Mex$ 1,037) | Mex$ 1,143 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 67 | + 199% | |
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TOTAL | + 105% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 334 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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