Cost of living in Tampa, Florida, United States vs Tampico, Mexico
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| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 182 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 107 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.70 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 72 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 30 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 16 | + 425% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 38 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 36 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 19 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 159 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.19 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 27 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 13 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 268% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,982 (Mex$ 41,163) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 495% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,258 (Mex$ 26,122) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (Mex$ 3,399) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,371 (Mex$ 28,467) | Mex$ 8,746 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $955 (Mex$ 19,835) | Mex$ 4,651 | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $155 (Mex$ 3,218) | Mex$ 1,742 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (Mex$ 1,143) | Mex$ 372 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $338 (Mex$ 7,021) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $159 (Mex$ 3,310) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 64 | + 245% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 46 | + 807% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (Mex$ 962) | Mex$ 682 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Mex$ 827) | Mex$ 716 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Mex$ 1,930) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,942) | Mex$ 1,132 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,262 (Mex$ 503,889) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 16 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 498 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 226 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 52 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 106 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (Mex$ 2,139) | Mex$ 512 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 79 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 32 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.95 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 47 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 25 | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 109 | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 278 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 131 | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $285 (Mex$ 5,916) | Mex$ 547 | + 981% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Mex$ 1,551) | Mex$ 576 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 81 | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 45 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.32 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 28 | + 297% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $402 (Mex$ 8,349) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.04 | + 319% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (Mex$ 661) | Mex$ 452 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 51 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 46,936 ($2,260) in Tampa, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 19,000 in Tampico.
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