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- Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota
- Ecatepec de Morelos
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 92 | + 207% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 115 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 38 | + 133% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 42 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 23 | + 319% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 51 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 32 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 27 | + 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 179 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 26 | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 57% | |
Housing | + 146% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,839 (Mex$ 36,924) | Mex$ 11,558 | + 219% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (Mex$ 27,779) | Mex$ 6,634 | + 319% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (Mex$ 2,885) | Mex$ 919 | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (Mex$ 25,756) | Mex$ 14,280 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (Mex$ 18,423) | Mex$ 8,390 | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (Mex$ 1,418) | Mex$ 1,039 | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 420 | + 112% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (Mex$ 5,049) | Mex$ 7,188 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Mex$ 2,436) | Mex$ 2,062 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 76 | + 181% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Mex$ 610) | Mex$ 167 | + 266% | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 769 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Mex$ 922) | Mex$ 534 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (Mex$ 1,584) | Mex$ 1,129 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (Mex$ 2,338) | Mex$ 705 | + 231% | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (Mex$ 484,228) | Mex$ 401,114 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 18 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (Mex$ 1,417) | Mex$ 353 | + 301% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 154 | + 151% | |
Personal Care | + 219% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 83 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 125 | + 111% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (Mex$ 3,304) | Mex$ 250 | + 1222% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 42 | + 209% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 40 | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 61 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 27 | + 190% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 27 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 132 | + 219% | |
Entertainment | + 196% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 196% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 213 | + 311% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 131 | + 265% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (Mex$ 5,068) | Mex$ 712 | + 612% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (Mex$ 1,676) | Mex$ 564 | + 197% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 85 | + 161% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 68 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 41 | + 191% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (Mex$ 7,465) | Mex$ 10,500 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 1.67 | + 633% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Mex$ 1,404) | Mex$ 562 | + 150% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 48 | + 301% | |
TOTAL | + 131% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 76,353 ($3,803) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 33,000 in Ecatepec de Morelos.
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