Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 288 | Mex$ 263 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 132 | Mex$ 154 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 | Mex$ 74 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 | Mex$ 28 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 | Mex$ 47 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 | Mex$ 27 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 119 | Mex$ 102 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 56 | Mex$ 50 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 | Mex$ 37 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 | Mex$ 28 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 405 | Mex$ 268 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 | Mex$ 35 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 | Mex$ 23 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 32,000 | Mex$ 29,347 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,326 | Mex$ 16,259 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,221 | Mex$ 1,202 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 22,609 | Mex$ 20,012 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,918 | Mex$ 11,843 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 933 | Mex$ 785 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 428 | Mex$ 428 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,774 | Mex$ 6,846 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,603 | Mex$ 3,042 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 112 | Mex$ 142 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 | Mex$ 106 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,125 | Mex$ 1,085 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 776 | Mex$ 1,054 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,863 | Mex$ 1,893 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,449 | Mex$ 1,423 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 34% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 467,701 | Mex$ 371,661 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 | Mex$ 23 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 753 | Mex$ 464 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 88 | Mex$ 137 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 104 | Mex$ 101 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 375 | Mex$ 403 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 684 | Mex$ 736 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 | Mex$ 61 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 62 | Mex$ 64 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 83 | Mex$ 58 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 47 | Mex$ 41 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 | Mex$ 35 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 209 | Mex$ 326 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 383 | Mex$ 360 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 172 | Mex$ 187 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 | Mex$ 943 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 923 | Mex$ 1,055 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 169 | Mex$ 206 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 | Mex$ 83 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 | Mex$ 47 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,356 | Mex$ 11,231 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.03 | Mex$ 2.83 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,362 | Mex$ 1,452 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 72 | Mex$ 69 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,412 prices entered by 274 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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