Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 31% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 288 (10,211 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 149 (5,277 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 88 (3,115 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (970 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (1,625 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 29 (1,041 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 117 (4,141 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (1,863 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 (1,474 Franc) | 650 Franc | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (864 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 292 (10,340 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (1,226 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (663 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 34% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 28,333 (1,003,080 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,666 (413,013 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,173 (41,521 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 23,949 (847,859 Franc) | 274,311 Franc | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,487 (300,471 Franc) | 99,754 Franc | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 925 (32,738 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 430 (15,208 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,233 (220,651 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,613 (92,521 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 126 (4,460 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 103 (3,660 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,009 (35,709 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 634 (22,432 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,762 (62,386 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,340 (47,443 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 467,701 (16,558,076 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (854 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 806 (28,538 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 88 (3,126 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 110 (3,883 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 246 (8,696 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 660 (23,379 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (2,889 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (2,124 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 77 (2,739 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 49 (1,746 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (1,203 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 245 (8,679 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 31% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 357 (12,639 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 162 (5,736 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 632 (22,362 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 772 (27,320 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 190 (6,711 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (3,133 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (1,790 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 14,831 (525,074 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.03 (107 Franc) | 83 Franc | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 979 (34,647 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 72 (2,543 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 251% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 592 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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