Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Tampere, Finland
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 284 (€11) | €11 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 131 (€5.16) | €8 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (€2.06) | €5.48 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.84) | €1.01 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.39) | €2.30 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (€1.17) | €2.92 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (€2.97) | €5.47 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (€1.74) | €2.19 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.94) | €1.01 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (€1.01) | €2.13 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 257 (€10) | €14 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (€1.15) | €2.78 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.80) | €1.49 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,199 (€913) | €1,464 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (€405) | €961 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (€63) | €94 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (€577) | €810 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (€247) | €606 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (€34) | €64 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (€13) | €18 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (€282) | €438 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (€100) | €85 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (€4.18) | €8 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (€3.42) | €30 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 810 (€32) | €76 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (€23) | €30 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (€58) | €81 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (€50) | €111 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (€14,895) | €29,200 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.79) | €1.47 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (€32) | €49 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (€3.93) | €22 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (€3.99) | €5.50 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (€11) | €16 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (€23) | €73 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (€2.61) | €4.74 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€1.95) | €3.04 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.26) | €3.19 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.23) | €1.60 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (€1.45) | €2.19 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (€10) | €24 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (€14) | €43 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (€5.51) | €25 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (€36) | €79 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (€31) | €77 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (€4.83) | €9 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (€3.09) | €4.04 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.67) | €5.35 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (€436) | €448 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (€0.05) | €0.07 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,504 (€59) | €53 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (€2.35) | €6 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,700 in Tampere you would need to make just about €2,685 (Mex$ 68,188) in Monterrey.
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