Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 299 ($17) | $20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 142 ($8) | $9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 ($3.24) | $3.98 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 ($1.53) | $0.94 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 ($2.12) | $3.58 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 ($1.32) | $3.36 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 54 ($3.11) | $5.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 ($2.37) | $3.55 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 ($1.43) | $1.28 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 ($1.78) | $2.87 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 288 ($17) | $15 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 ($1.82) | $2.40 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 ($1.40) | $1.62 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,931 ($869) | $2,155 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,770 ($452) | $1,345 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 822 ($48) | $288 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,307 ($541) | $1,321 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,895 ($285) | $860 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 510 ($30) | $150 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 403 ($23) | $52 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,533 ($380) | $301 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,505 ($146) | $134 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 77 ($4.46) | $10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 ($7) | $18 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 813 ($47) | $48 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 ($34) | $55 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,589 ($92) | $92 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,072 ($62) | $152 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 336,242 ($19,562) | $26,651 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.33) | $0.92 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 478 ($28) | $65 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 183 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 99 ($5.74) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 276 ($16) | $29 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 779 ($45) | $98 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 ($4.07) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 ($3.27) | $3.23 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 59 ($3.45) | $5.06 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 ($1.51) | $4.33 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 ($1.71) | $1.79 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 214 ($12) | $19 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 395 ($23) | $49 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 ($9) | $25 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 958 ($56) | $121 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 649 ($38) | $81 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 184 ($11) | $12 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 97 ($5.64) | $8 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 63 ($3.64) | $5.40 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,294 ($890) | $416 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.01 ($0.06) | $0.75 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 812 ($47) | $41 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 ($4.15) | $8 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 415 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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