Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Evora, Portugal
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 281 (€12) | €11 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 134 (€5.62) | €5.73 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (€2.18) | €2.63 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.87) | €0.69 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.46) | €1.67 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (€1.19) | €1.77 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (€3.07) | €5.13 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (€1.88) | €2.37 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.01) | €1.39 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (€1.06) | €0.95 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 251 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.26) | €2.74 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.90) | €0.94 | - 4% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,720 (€994) | €619 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (€431) | €437 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (€67) | €83 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (€614) | €413 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (€263) | €297 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (€36) | €42 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (€13) | €30 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (€300) | €426 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (€106) | €75 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (€4.45) | €4.06 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (€3.63) | €13 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (€34) | €154 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (€24) | €50 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (€62) | €172 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (€54) | €249 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (€15,852) | €26,562 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.84) | €1.54 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (€34) | €23 | + 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (€4.20) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (€4.25) | €4.16 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (€11) | €4.35 | + 164% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (€24) | €72 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (€2.78) | €4.89 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.08) | €6 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.40) | €5.37 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.31) | €1.98 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (€1.54) | €2.49 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (€10) | €33 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 405 (€17) | €27 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 145 (€6) | €19 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (€38) | €44 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (€33) | €49 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (€5.14) | €5.75 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (€3.29) | €2.23 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.78) | €1.70 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (€464) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (€0.06) | €0.18 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,504 (€63) | €59 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (€2.51) | €6 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Evora you would need to make just about €1,518 (Mex$ 36,221) in Monterrey.
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