Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 208 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 133 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 63 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 27 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.23 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 40 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.98 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 25 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 84 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 43 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 32 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.88 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 29 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 225 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.83 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 33 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.53 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 26 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,336 (Mex$ 43,425) | Mex$ 22,026 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,778 (Mex$ 33,053) | Mex$ 7,968 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $236 (Mex$ 4,388) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,898 (Mex$ 35,285) | Mex$ 12,555 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,446 (Mex$ 26,878) | Mex$ 5,759 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $334 (Mex$ 6,212) | Mex$ 752 | + 726% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (Mex$ 1,087) | Mex$ 357 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (Mex$ 5,201) | Mex$ 7,807 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (Mex$ 2,987) | Mex$ 1,913 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 103 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 99 | + 519% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (Mex$ 1,143) | Mex$ 739 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $73 (Mex$ 1,358) | Mex$ 492 | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Mex$ 1,944) | Mex$ 1,438 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $158 (Mex$ 2,933) | Mex$ 922 | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 210% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 210% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,289 (Mex$ 377,199) | Mex$ 309,375 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.15 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $142 (Mex$ 2,633) | Mex$ 492 | + 435% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 189 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.79 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 71 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (Mex$ 520) | Mex$ 151 | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $159 (Mex$ 2,957) | Mex$ 461 | + 542% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 92 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.45 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 44 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 74 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.51 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 28 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 252 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 324 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 130 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 (Mex$ 3,473) | Mex$ 431 | + 706% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (Mex$ 1,438) | Mex$ 655 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 152 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 62 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 49 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $519 (Mex$ 9,643) | Mex$ 8,558 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (Mex$ 3.40) | Mex$ 2.88 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 776 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 64 | + 192% | |
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TOTAL | + 144% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 727 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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