Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 223 ($12) | $13 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 129 ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 69 ($3.63) | $3.94 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 ($1.36) | $0.78 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 ($2.11) | $2.22 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 ($1.48) | $3.77 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 87 ($4.61) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 ($2.56) | $2.86 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 ($1.66) | $1.57 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 ($1.32) | $3.31 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 271 ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 ($1.68) | $1.47 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 ($1.29) | $1.91 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,950 ($1,323) | $1,359 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,485 ($768) | $978 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,243 ($66) | $193 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 18,386 ($975) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,787 ($519) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 825 ($44) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 ($20) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,926 ($367) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,880 ($153) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 ($6) | $8 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 107 ($5.69) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,143 ($61) | $43 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 960 ($51) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,725 ($92) | $85 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,665 ($88) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 377,040 ($19,997) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.22) | $0.74 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 393 ($21) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 95 ($5.05) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 71 ($3.75) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 246 ($13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 663 ($35) | $87 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 ($4.11) | $4.93 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 ($2.86) | $3.51 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 ($2.96) | $3.80 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 ($1.70) | $3.55 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 ($1.83) | $1.83 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 309 ($16) | $17 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 ($18) | $36 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 159 ($8) | $21 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,071 ($57) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 859 ($46) | $49 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 189 ($10) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 85 ($4.50) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 ($3.15) | $4.93 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,107 ($801) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.65 ($0.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,579 ($84) | $27 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 70 ($3.70) | $5.76 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
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These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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