Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 188 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 125 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.78 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 69 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.72 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 40 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 25 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 67 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 55 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.83 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 31 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 22 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 207 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.44 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 34 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.25 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 34 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 270% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,719 (Mex$ 48,994) | Mex$ 15,182 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,219 (Mex$ 39,979) | Mex$ 8,804 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $313 (Mex$ 5,643) | Mex$ 529 | + 967% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,784 (Mex$ 32,141) | Mex$ 10,530 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,497 (Mex$ 26,973) | Mex$ 6,029 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Mex$ 2,685) | Mex$ 438 | + 512% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $81 (Mex$ 1,453) | Mex$ 365 | + 299% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $446 (Mex$ 8,029) | Mex$ 6,757 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $187 (Mex$ 3,375) | Mex$ 2,502 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 105 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $52 (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 150 | + 520% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 895) | Mex$ 777 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 736 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Mex$ 1,619) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (Mex$ 1,944) | Mex$ 1,238 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,427 (Mex$ 548,203) | Mex$ 412,300 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.10 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 521 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 207 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 66 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (Mex$ 503) | Mex$ 133 | + 280% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (Mex$ 2,687) | Mex$ 560 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 85 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 53 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 48 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.10 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 36 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 33 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 216 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (Mex$ 934) | Mex$ 295 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 165 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 (Mex$ 6,574) | Mex$ 1,185 | + 455% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Mex$ 1,348) | Mex$ 636 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 149 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 65 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 45 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (Mex$ 9,127) | Mex$ 11,167 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.80) | Mex$ 1.87 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Mex$ 664) | Mex$ 688 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 71 | + 134% | |
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TOTAL | + 114% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2023.
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