Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 19% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 46% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Faro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 421 (€19) | €10 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 184 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 (€3.47) | €3.41 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.29) | €0.88 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 65 (€3.00) | €3.10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 38 (€1.72) | €1.93 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 117 (€5.34) | €4.88 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.14) | €1.63 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 43 (€1.98) | €1.26 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 60 (€2.76) | €0.93 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (€11) | €5.15 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 43 (€1.95) | €2.02 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 33 (€1.50) | €0.91 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 47% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Faro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 40,985 (€1,878) | €948 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 19,267 (€883) | €615 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 4,942 (€226) | €86 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,218 (€972) | €709 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,870 (€498) | €495 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 3,171 (€145) | €58 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 545 (€25) | €27 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,929 (€272) | €384 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,723 (€125) | €107 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 185 (€8) | €7 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (€4.02) | €8 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Faro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,075 (€49) | €76 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 767 (€35) | €28 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,130 (€98) | €68 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,703 (€78) | €68 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Faro | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 525,741 (€24,089) | €27,636 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 26 (€1.18) | €1.82 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 620 (€28) | €32 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 87 (€3.97) | €17 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 19% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Faro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (€3.42) | €3.67 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 414 (€19) | €6 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 675 (€31) | €60 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (€3.48) | €3.98 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (€3.32) | €2.88 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (€3.94) | €4.08 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 60 (€2.76) | €1.38 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 46 (€2.09) | €1.52 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 299 (€14) | €12 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 25% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Faro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 409 (€19) | €27 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 207 (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,402 (€64) | €44 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,360 (€62) | €44 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 195 (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (€4.15) | €2.34 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 66 (€3.01) | €1.82 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,073 (€691) | €487 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 6 (€0.29) | €0.21 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,324 (€61) | €37 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 75 (€3.46) | €5.19 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 454 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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