Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 28% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan)
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 290% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 281 (6,065 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | 507% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 134 (2,901 KZT) | 800 KZT | 263% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 52 (1,122 KZT) | 700 KZT | 60% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 21 (451 KZT) | 150 KZT | 201% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 35 (754 KZT) | 400 KZT | 88% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 28 (615 KZT) | 60 KZT | 925% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 73 (1,583 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 45 (972 KZT) | 200 KZT | 386% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 24 (520 KZT) | 200 KZT | 160% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 25 (548 KZT) | 130 KZT | 321% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 251 (5,433 KZT) | 800 KZT | 579% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 30 (648 KZT) | 200 KZT | 224% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 21 (464 KZT) | 60 KZT | 673% |
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 23,720 (512,691 KZT) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 10,293 (222,464 KZT) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,602 (34,616 KZT) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 14,661 (316,890 KZT) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,276 (135,649 KZT) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 871 (18,825 KZT) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 321 (6,931 KZT) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,155 (154,641 KZT) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,529 (54,672 KZT) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 106 (2,294 KZT) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 87 (1,875 KZT) | - | - |
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 53% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 811 (17,537 KZT) | 8,000 KZT | 119% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 575 (12,418 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,471 (31,805 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | 218% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,280 (27,669 KZT) | 20,000 KZT | 38% |
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 378,330 (8,177,297 KZT) | 13,164,900 KZT | 38% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 (435 KZT) | 115 KZT | 278% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 816 (17,641 KZT) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 100 (2,169 KZT) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 101 (2,193 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 274 (5,928 KZT) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 584 (12,615 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 66 (1,434 KZT) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 50 (1,073 KZT) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 57 (1,240 KZT) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 31 (675 KZT) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 37 (793 KZT) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 249 (5,381 KZT) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 405 (8,764 KZT) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 145 (3,136 KZT) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 907 (19,615 KZT) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 790 (17,069 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 123 (2,653 KZT) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 78 (1,696 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 42 (917 KZT) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,072 (239,319 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.36 (29 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 1,504 (32,508 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 60 (1,293 KZT) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 2,018,841 KZT (Mex$ 93,404) in Monterrey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,580,000 KZT in Taldy-Kurgan.