Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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| Food | + 96% | |||
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| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 227 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 159 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 66 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.36 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 28 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 36 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 41 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 91 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 52 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 42 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 20 | + 501% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 214 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.82 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 33 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 214% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,678 (Mex$ 51,453) | Mex$ 16,517 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,592 (Mex$ 30,598) | Mex$ 9,211 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (Mex$ 4,108) | Mex$ 839 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,494 (Mex$ 28,717) | Mex$ 10,742 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,247 (Mex$ 23,954) | Mex$ 5,963 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $158 (Mex$ 3,031) | Mex$ 690 | + 339% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (Mex$ 1,181) | Mex$ 327 | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $355 (Mex$ 6,815) | Mex$ 5,331 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $160 (Mex$ 3,076) | Mex$ 2,295 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 72 | + 280% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 194 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (Mex$ 1,052) | Mex$ 761 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 744 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (Mex$ 1,963) | Mex$ 1,411 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (Mex$ 2,125) | Mex$ 1,429 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,355 (Mex$ 448,769) | Mex$ 321,600 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $88 (Mex$ 1,692) | Mex$ 520 | + 226% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 157 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 59 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 137 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (Mex$ 2,228) | Mex$ 621 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 105 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 56 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 65 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.36 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 32 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 40 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 222 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (Mex$ 1,193) | Mex$ 339 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 152 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $237 (Mex$ 4,547) | Mex$ 569 | + 700% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (Mex$ 1,770) | Mex$ 760 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 134 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 83 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 59 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (Mex$ 7,373) | Mex$ 15,036 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.63 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (Mex$ 977) | Mex$ 844 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 73 | + 195% | |
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TOTAL | + 130% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 485 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
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