Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 79% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 284 (31,604 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 803% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 131 (14,562 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (5,802 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (2,368 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (3,921 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (3,310 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 231% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (8,385 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (4,924 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (2,665 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 233% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (2,853 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 (27,378 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 174% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (3,259 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (2,268 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 51% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,199 (2,578,667 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (1,144,055 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (178,020 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (1,629,655 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 443% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (697,597 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 249% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (96,812 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (35,641 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (795,265 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (281,161 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (11,795 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (9,642 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 810 (90,077 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (63,862 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (163,562 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 227% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (142,294 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 469% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (42,052,987 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (2,237 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (90,658 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (11,088 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (11,277 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (30,484 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (64,877 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (7,376 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (5,516 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (6,376 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (3,472 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (4,080 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 467% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (27,672 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (39,567 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (15,560 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (100,871 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 621% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (87,780 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (13,641 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (8,724 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (4,718 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (1,230,733 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (151 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,504 (167,175 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (6,648 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 19% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 9,573,710 Shilling (Mex$ 86,130) in Monterrey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,040,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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