Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran)
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 41% more expensive than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tabriz (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 281 (﷼ 588,525) | ﷼ 282,400 | 108% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 134 (﷼ 281,484) | ﷼ 205,644 | 37% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 52 (﷼ 108,919) | ﷼ 89,623 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 21 (﷼ 43,764) | ﷼ 38,786 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 35 (﷼ 73,157) | ﷼ 106,829 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 28 (﷼ 59,676) | ﷼ 79,228 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 73 (﷼ 153,632) | ﷼ 180,435 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 45 (﷼ 94,324) | ﷼ 59,759 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 24 (﷼ 50,412) | ﷼ 27,963 | 80% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 25 (﷼ 53,161) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 251 (﷼ 527,214) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 30 (﷼ 62,856) | ﷼ 43,216 | 45% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 21 (﷼ 44,985) | ﷼ 20,638 | 118% |
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Tabriz (Iran) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tabriz (Iran) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 23,720 (﷼ 49,748,443) | ﷼ 34,440,900 | 44% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 10,293 (﷼ 21,586,580) | ﷼ 26,243,600 | 18% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,602 (﷼ 3,358,970) | ﷼ 6,159,780 | 45% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 14,661 (﷼ 30,749,106) | ﷼ 25,387,000 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,276 (﷼ 13,162,602) | ﷼ 16,474,700 | 20% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 871 (﷼ 1,826,696) | ﷼ 4,190,120 | 56% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 321 (﷼ 672,497) | ﷼ 557,707 | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,155 (﷼ 15,005,447) | ﷼ 38,981,600 | 62% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,529 (﷼ 5,305,087) | ﷼ 7,678,850 | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 106 (﷼ 222,552) | ﷼ 243,119 | 8% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 87 (﷼ 181,933) | ﷼ 457,213 | 60% |
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tabriz (Iran) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 811 (﷼ 1,701,645) | ﷼ 2,053,070 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 575 (﷼ 1,204,981) | ﷼ 1,764,450 | 32% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,471 (﷼ 3,086,173) | ﷼ 4,017,650 | 23% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,280 (﷼ 2,684,874) | ﷼ 3,450,110 | 22% |
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tabriz (Iran) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 378,330 (﷼ 793,475,926) | ﷼ 1,750,480,000 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 (﷼ 42,201) | ﷼ 11,386 | 271% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 816 (﷼ 1,711,742) | ﷼ 3,779,910 | 55% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 100 (﷼ 210,457) | ﷼ 255,989 | 18% |
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tabriz (Iran) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 101 (﷼ 212,779) | ﷼ 154,685 | 38% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 274 (﷼ 575,186) | ﷼ 200,000 | 188% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 584 (﷼ 1,224,130) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 66 (﷼ 139,174) | ﷼ 165,035 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 50 (﷼ 104,071) | ﷼ 162,104 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 57 (﷼ 120,304) | ﷼ 121,193 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 31 (﷼ 65,508) | ﷼ 53,815 | 22% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 37 (﷼ 76,990) | ﷼ 75,654 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 249 (﷼ 522,119) | ﷼ 253,431 | 106% |
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tabriz (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 405 (﷼ 850,428) | ﷼ 529,699 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 145 (﷼ 304,270) | ﷼ 263,609 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 907 (﷼ 1,903,289) | ﷼ 3,327,540 | 43% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 790 (﷼ 1,656,281) | ﷼ 1,372,110 | 21% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 123 (﷼ 257,390) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 78 (﷼ 164,614) | ﷼ 106,722 | 54% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 42 (﷼ 89,023) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,072 (﷼ 23,222,064) | ﷼ 40,870,900 | 43% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.36 (﷼ 2,856) | ﷼ 10,000 | 71% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 1,504 (﷼ 3,154,336) | ﷼ 1,480,750 | 113% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 60 (﷼ 125,433) | ﷼ 146,002 | 14% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 111,000,000 in Tabriz you would need to make just about ﷼ 94,285,617 (Mex$ 44,955) in Monterrey.