Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 79% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 252 ($12) | $26 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 81 ($3.97) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 ($1.29) | $1.71 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 56 ($2.73) | $8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 ($1.55) | $7 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 109 ($5.31) | $7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 52 ($2.53) | $5.23 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 ($1.58) | $2.55 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 ($1.41) | $8 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 249 ($12) | $26 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 ($1.79) | $3.38 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 ($1.06) | $4.61 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 84% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,401 ($704) | $4,852 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,837 ($481) | $3,859 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 877 ($43) | $312 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,885 ($630) | $4,152 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,132 ($349) | $2,754 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 665 ($33) | $222 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 392 ($19) | $75 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,503 ($416) | $480 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,221 ($109) | $171 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 87 ($4.27) | $16 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 ($4.45) | $34 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 966 ($47) | $87 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 634 ($31) | $72 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,666 ($81) | $138 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,324 ($65) | $289 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 78% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 475,206 ($23,243) | $57,529 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 ($1.19) | $1.07 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 563 ($28) | $192 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 90 ($4.38) | $37 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 78% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 ($4.60) | $22 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 258 ($13) | $55 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 477 ($23) | $173 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 55 ($2.71) | $18 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 ($3.07) | $9 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 60 ($2.91) | $17 | - 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 ($1.74) | $8 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 39 ($1.89) | $1.95 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 236 ($12) | $45 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 87% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 87% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 210 ($10) | $102 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 168 ($8) | $52 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 785 ($38) | $575 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 686 ($34) | $183 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 141 ($7) | $23 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 ($4.89) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 ($1.87) | $13 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,178 ($498) | $1,189 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.41 ($0.07) | $1.74 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 886 ($43) | $325 | - 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 75 ($3.66) | $19 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 860 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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