Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 188 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 152 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.90 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 58 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.01 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 41 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 22 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 71 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 44 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.23 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 243 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.31 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 23 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,197 (Mex$ 38,674) | Mex$ 11,089 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,540 (Mex$ 27,101) | Mex$ 6,094 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (Mex$ 2,798) | Mex$ 945 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,348 (Mex$ 23,724) | Mex$ 8,437 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $864 (Mex$ 15,212) | Mex$ 4,218 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 (Mex$ 1,706) | Mex$ 1,031 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 394 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $296 (Mex$ 5,217) | Mex$ 6,500 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (Mex$ 2,789) | Mex$ 2,090 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 90 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 139 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 959 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (Mex$ 982) | Mex$ 608 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 1,408 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (Mex$ 1,722) | Mex$ 1,273 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,710 (Mex$ 382,179) | Mex$ 358,702 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 482 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (Mex$ 777) | Mex$ 221 | + 252% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 69 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 226 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (Mex$ 2,148) | Mex$ 802 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 65 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 52 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.95 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 62 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 36 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 33 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 268 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Mex$ 795) | Mex$ 315 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 183 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (Mex$ 3,052) | Mex$ 866 | + 252% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Mex$ 1,375) | Mex$ 700 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 129 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 76 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.14 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 44 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $557 (Mex$ 9,811) | Mex$ 9,947 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (Mex$ 4.30) | Mex$ 2.49 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (Mex$ 1,024) | Mex$ 1,143 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 67 | + 96% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 291 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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