Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico vs Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (£6) | £13 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (£4.24) | £5.28 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (£1.70) | £3.12 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (£0.76) | £0.91 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (£1.20) | £2.94 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (£0.78) | £1.89 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 65 (£2.35) | £3.70 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (£1.70) | £1.90 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (£0.91) | £0.83 | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (£0.79) | £1.77 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 202 (£7) | £8 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (£1.31) | £1.94 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (£0.80) | £1.04 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 15,856 (£577) | £1,541 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,632 (£278) | £1,219 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,158 (£42) | £165 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,318 (£412) | £1,025 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,213 (£190) | £756 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,093 (£40) | £115 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 459 (£17) | £29 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,446 (£271) | £333 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,097 (£76) | £82 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 79 (£2.86) | £7 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (£2.79) | £11 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 783 (£28) | £70 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 (£21) | £30 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,350 (£49) | £69 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,006 (£37) | £72 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 399,525 (£14,539) | £21,921 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (£0.68) | £1.18 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 503 (£18) | £57 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (£7) | £17 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (£2.91) | £4.44 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 115 (£4.20) | £6 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (£20) | £89 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (£2.49) | £3.30 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (£2.22) | £1.48 | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (£2.22) | £3.50 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (£1.12) | £1.81 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (£1.16) | £1.30 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 195 (£7) | £12 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (£11) | £34 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 129 (£4.68) | £19 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 895 (£33) | £104 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 735 (£27) | £57 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 116 (£4.22) | £8 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (£2.61) | £2.77 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (£1.10) | £4.59 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,830 (£467) | £393 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.76 (£0.10) | £0.10 | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,282 (£47) | £35 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (£2.17) | £11 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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