Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 86% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 135% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 281 (RM58) | RM11 | 440% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 134 (RM28) | RM11 | 162% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 52 (RM11) | RM7 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 21 (RM4.31) | RM5.00 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 35 (RM7) | RM2.00 | 262% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 28 (RM5.84) | RM1.00 | 484% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 74 (RM15) | RM6.00 | 154% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 44 (RM9) | RM5.00 | 80% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 24 (RM4.93) | RM2.00 | 147% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 26 (RM5.28) | RM8 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 257 (RM53) | RM42 | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 30 (RM6) | RM2.00 | 204% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 21 (RM4.32) | RM1.00 | 332% |
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 109% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 23,720 (RM4,865) | RM1,220 | 299% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 10,293 (RM2,111) | RM625 | 238% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,602 (RM328) | RM198 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 14,661 (RM3,007) | RM850 | 254% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,276 (RM1,287) | RM500 | 157% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 871 (RM179) | RM125 | 43% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 321 (RM66) | RM99 | 34% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,155 (RM1,467) | RM775 | 89% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,529 (RM519) | RM443 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 106 (RM22) | RM25 | 13% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 87 (RM18) | RM12 | 48% |
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 811 (RM166) | RM160 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 575 (RM118) | RM137 | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,471 (RM302) | RM122 | 148% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,280 (RM263) | RM207 | 27% |
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 267% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 378,330 (RM77,599) | RM12,250 | 533% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 (RM4.13) | RM2.15 | 92% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 795 (RM163) | RM23 | 609% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 100 (RM20) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 32% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 101 (RM21) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 274 (RM56) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 584 (RM120) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 66 (RM14) | RM2.00 | 581% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 50 (RM10) | RM12 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 57 (RM12) | RM2.00 | 488% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 31 (RM6) | RM1.00 | 541% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 37 (RM8) | RM2.00 | 276% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 249 (RM51) | RM16 | 219% |
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taiping (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 405 (RM83) | RM60 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 140 (RM29) | RM30 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 907 (RM186) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 790 (RM162) | RM70 | 131% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 123 (RM25) | RM25 | 1% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 78 (RM16) | RM7 | 122% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 42 (RM9) | RM14 | 39% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,072 (RM2,271) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.36 (RM0.28) | RM2.00 | 86% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 1,504 (RM308) | RM75 | 311% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 60 (RM12) | RM14 | 14% |
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For example, you would need at least RM6,887 (Mex$ 33,578) in Monterrey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM3,700 in Taiping.