Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Emmen, Netherlands
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 281 (€12) | €23 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 134 (€5.60) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (€2.15) | €2.00 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.88) | €0.82 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.47) | €2.25 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (€1.19) | €1.20 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 74 (€3.10) | €1.20 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (€1.83) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.00) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (€1.07) | €1.00 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 257 (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.24) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.88) | €0.70 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,720 (€989) | €750 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (€429) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (€67) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (€611) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (€262) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (€36) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (€13) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (€298) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (€105) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (€4.43) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (€3.62) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (€34) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (€24) | €28 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (€61) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (€53) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (€15,777) | €31,140 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.84) | €1.53 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 752 (€31) | €96 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (€4.18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (€4.23) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (€11) | €60 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (€24) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (€2.77) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.07) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.39) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.30) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (€1.53) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (€10) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 405 (€17) | €40 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 145 (€6) | €20 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (€38) | €50 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (€33) | €60 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (€5.12) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (€3.27) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.77) | €5.00 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (€462) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (€0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,504 (€63) | €25 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (€2.49) | €8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 611 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,100 in Emmen you would need to make just about €1,424 (Mex$ 34,139) in Monterrey.
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