Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 68% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 91% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 91% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 230 (58 lei) | 32 lei | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 128 (32 lei) | 18 lei | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (7 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 42 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 29 (7 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 90 (22 lei) | 14 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (12 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (8 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (7 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 243 (61 lei) | 25 lei | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 (8 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (6 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 136% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,616 (6,164 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,874 (3,725 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,406 (352 lei) | 390 lei | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,461 (4,373 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,206 (2,305 lei) | 914 lei | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 826 (207 lei) | 253 lei | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 407 (102 lei) | 32 lei | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,405 (1,854 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,068 (768 lei) | 330 lei | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 (27 lei) | 30 lei | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 145 (36 lei) | 23 lei | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 56% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,087 (272 lei) | 261 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 932 (233 lei) | 131 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,892 (474 lei) | 270 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,569 (393 lei) | 251 lei | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 401,579 (100,564 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (5.79 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 429 (107 lei) | 74 lei | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 74 (19 lei) | 21 lei | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 44% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 98 (24 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 246 (62 lei) | 28 lei | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 718 (180 lei) | 84 lei | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 (19 lei) | 20 lei | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (13 lei) | 13 lei | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (14 lei) | 15 lei | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 37 (9 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 39 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 284 (71 lei) | 16 lei | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 51% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 354 (89 lei) | 69 lei | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 160 (40 lei) | 43 lei | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,057 (265 lei) | 166 lei | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 986 (247 lei) | 135 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 189 (47 lei) | 21 lei | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 85 (21 lei) | 9 lei | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 56 (14 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,974 (2,999 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.63 (0.91 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,546 (387 lei) | 121 lei | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (17 lei) | 16 lei | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,796 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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