Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 18% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 293 | Mex$ 195 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 145 | Mex$ 125 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 75 | Mex$ 80 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 | Mex$ 23 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 64 | Mex$ 38 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 31 | Mex$ 25 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 96 | Mex$ 58 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 58 | Mex$ 52 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 37 | Mex$ 27 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 | Mex$ 28 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 390 | Mex$ 273 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 | Mex$ 38 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 | Mex$ 24 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 38% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,709 | Mex$ 16,798 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,440 | Mex$ 8,988 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,059 | Mex$ 733 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 18,203 | Mex$ 10,617 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,295 | Mex$ 5,741 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 786 | Mex$ 459 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 394 | Mex$ 333 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,547 | Mex$ 6,538 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,497 | Mex$ 2,445 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 | Mex$ 105 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 101 | Mex$ 90 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,077 | Mex$ 787 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 679 | Mex$ 742 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,006 | Mex$ 1,870 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,328 | Mex$ 1,302 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 418,999 | Mex$ 413,886 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 | Mex$ 22 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 799 | Mex$ 628 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 101 | Mex$ 133 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 12% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 | Mex$ 65 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 239 | Mex$ 148 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 599 | Mex$ 629 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 58 | Mex$ 85 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 | Mex$ 49 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 | Mex$ 52 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 | Mex$ 35 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 | Mex$ 35 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 237 | Mex$ 259 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 373 | Mex$ 346 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 | Mex$ 216 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 751 | Mex$ 1,224 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 | Mex$ 1,187 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 194 | Mex$ 141 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 87 | Mex$ 87 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 | Mex$ 43 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,592 | Mex$ 11,167 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.66 | Mex$ 5.35 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,189 | Mex$ 481 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 66 | Mex$ 65 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,095 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2022.
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