Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Tampico, Mexico
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 182 | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 107 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 72 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 30 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 16 | + 508% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 38 | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 36 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 19 | + 169% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 159 | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 27 | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 13 | + 140% | |
Housing | + 243% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 243% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,882 (Mex$ 38,802) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 461% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (Mex$ 28,536) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 458% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (Mex$ 2,915) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (Mex$ 26,458) | Mex$ 8,746 | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (Mex$ 18,925) | Mex$ 4,651 | + 307% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (Mex$ 1,457) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 372 | + 145% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (Mex$ 5,187) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Mex$ 2,502) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 64 | + 240% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 46 | + 1252% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Mex$ 1,071) | Mex$ 682 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Mex$ 947) | Mex$ 716 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (Mex$ 1,628) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (Mex$ 2,401) | Mex$ 1,132 | + 112% | |
Transportation | + 127% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (Mex$ 497,417) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 135% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 16 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (Mex$ 1,456) | Mex$ 498 | + 193% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 226 | + 76% | |
Personal Care | + 240% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 240% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 52 | + 159% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 106 | + 155% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (Mex$ 3,394) | Mex$ 512 | + 563% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 79 | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 32 | + 129% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 47 | + 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 25 | + 223% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 22 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 109 | + 296% | |
Entertainment | + 233% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 233% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Mex$ 901) | Mex$ 278 | + 224% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 131 | + 275% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (Mex$ 5,206) | Mex$ 547 | + 851% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (Mex$ 1,721) | Mex$ 576 | + 199% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 81 | + 180% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 45 | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 28 | + 343% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (Mex$ 7,668) | Mex$ 7,685 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 2.04 | + 517% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Mex$ 1,442) | Mex$ 452 | + 219% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 51 | + 289% | |
TOTAL | + 156% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 53,683 ($2,603) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 21,000 in Tampico.
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