Cost of living in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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Youngstown, Ohio | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 518 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 193 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.63 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 60 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 33 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.26 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 54 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.68 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 31 | + 140% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.38 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 138 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 54 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.22 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 42 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.82 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 31 | + 218% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 249 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 39 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 22% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,014 (Mex$ 20,572) | Mex$ 23,978 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $721 (Mex$ 14,623) | Mex$ 13,539 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $212 (Mex$ 4,294) | Mex$ 2,091 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $818 (Mex$ 16,592) | Mex$ 19,255 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $440 (Mex$ 8,929) | Mex$ 10,245 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $181 (Mex$ 3,667) | Mex$ 747 | + 391% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $37 (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 374 | + 101% | |
40” flat screen tv | $255 (Mex$ 5,171) | Mex$ 5,733 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (Mex$ 2,345) | Mex$ 2,396 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 173 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 161 | + 60% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (Mex$ 836) | Mex$ 810 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $27 (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 564 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (Mex$ 1,593) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,912) | Mex$ 1,169 | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,306 (Mex$ 472,698) | Mex$ 318,469 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (Mex$ 1,017) | Mex$ 649 | + 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 204 | + 55% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.11 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 55 | + 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 197 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (Mex$ 1,705) | Mex$ 545 | + 213% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6.00 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 82 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 64 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.13 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 63 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.21 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 30 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 45 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 310 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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Youngstown, Ohio | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 291 | + 152% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 134 | + 221% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $115 (Mex$ 2,327) | Mex$ 927 | + 151% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (Mex$ 1,086) | Mex$ 760 | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 218 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 77 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.64 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 50 | + 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (Mex$ 8,632) | Mex$ 10,107 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.55 | + 197% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 987 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 72 | + 92% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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