Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 87% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 72% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 421 (12,703 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 275% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 184 (5,558 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 (2,281 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (848 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 65 (1,974 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 38 (1,134 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 117 (3,513 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (1,405 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 43 (1,304 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 60 (1,814 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 1919% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (6,992 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 234% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 43 (1,282 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 33 (989 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 86% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 40,985 (1,235,408 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 19,267 (580,774 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 4,942 (148,974 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 550% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,218 (639,577 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,870 (327,656 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 3,171 (95,571 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 620% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 545 (16,415 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,929 (178,729 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 342% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,723 (82,083 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 185 (5,566 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (2,648 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 68% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,075 (32,394 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 767 (23,121 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1241% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,130 (64,192 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,703 (51,329 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 60% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 525,741 (15,847,486 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 26 (775 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 620 (18,698 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 375% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 87 (2,613 Pound) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 285% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 285% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (2,252 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 414 (12,492 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 2582% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 675 (20,357 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (2,290 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 513% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (2,185 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 2142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (2,592 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 60 (1,818 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 1852% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 46 (1,375 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1322% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 299 (9,015 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 135% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 409 (12,315 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 207 (6,250 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,402 (42,257 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,360 (40,990 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 195 (5,874 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 887% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (2,732 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 66 (1,983 Pound) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,073 (454,333 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1549% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 6 (189 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 1794% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,324 (39,916 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 1588% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 75 (2,273 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 527% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 363 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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