Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 9% 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$ 350 ($17) | $14 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 176 ($9) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 ($3.40) | $3.94 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 ($1.41) | $0.82 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 52 ($2.58) | $2.22 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 ($1.69) | $3.77 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 89 ($4.44) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 ($2.33) | $2.86 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 ($1.69) | $1.57 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 ($1.46) | $4.38 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 ($13) | $15 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 ($1.88) | $1.52 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 31 ($1.54) | $1.91 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 33,120 ($1,652) | $1,347 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,505 ($823) | $990 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 995 ($50) | $193 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,722 ($1,083) | $1,093 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 11,189 ($558) | $815 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 676 ($34) | $101 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 499 ($25) | $48 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,203 ($409) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,527 ($126) | $123 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 128 ($6) | $8 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 ($5.96) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,034 ($52) | $43 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 911 ($45) | $37 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,804 ($90) | $85 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,983 ($99) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 379,663 ($18,937) | $23,966 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 ($1.21) | $0.71 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 611 ($30) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 ($5.01) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 126 ($6) | $6 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 295 ($15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 771 ($38) | $87 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 96 ($4.81) | $4.93 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 ($3.02) | $3.51 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 92 ($4.57) | $3.80 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 ($1.82) | $3.55 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 38 ($1.90) | $1.69 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 381 ($19) | $17 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 448 ($22) | $41 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 183 ($9) | $21 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,375 ($69) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,048 ($52) | $56 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 224 ($11) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 101 ($5.06) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 ($2.68) | $4.90 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,821 ($590) | $413 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.75 ($0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,633 ($81) | $27 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 ($4.02) | $7 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,472 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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