Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Tanta, Egypt
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Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 103% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 284 (E£ 210) | E£ 50 | + 321% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 131 (E£ 97) | E£ 30 | + 223% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (E£ 39) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (E£ 16) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (E£ 26) | E£ 17 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (E£ 22) | E£ 8 | + 175% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (E£ 56) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (E£ 33) | E£ 25 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (E£ 18) | E£ 6.00 | + 196% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (E£ 19) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 257 (E£ 190) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (E£ 22) | E£ 9 | + 141% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (E£ 15) | E£ 5.00 | + 202% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 36% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,199 (E£ 17,169) | E£ 4,000 | + 329% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (E£ 7,617) | E£ 3,000 | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (E£ 1,185) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (E£ 10,850) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (E£ 4,645) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (E£ 645) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (E£ 237) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (E£ 5,295) | E£ 1,300 | + 307% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (E£ 1,872) | E£ 1,000 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (E£ 79) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (E£ 64) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 810 (E£ 600) | E£ 300 | + 100% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (E£ 425) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (E£ 1,089) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (E£ 947) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 45% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (E£ 279,985) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (E£ 15) | E£ 8 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (E£ 604) | E£ 300 | + 101% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (E£ 74) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 32% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (E£ 75) | E£ 10 | + 651% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (E£ 203) | E£ 50 | + 306% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (E£ 432) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (E£ 49) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (E£ 37) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (E£ 42) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (E£ 23) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (E£ 27) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (E£ 184) | E£ 40 | + 361% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (E£ 263) | E£ 100 | + 163% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (E£ 104) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (E£ 672) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (E£ 584) | E£ 300 | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (E£ 91) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (E£ 58) | E£ 20 | + 190% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (E£ 31) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (E£ 8,194) | E£ 7,000 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (E£ 1.01) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,504 (E£ 1,113) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (E£ 44) | E£ 42 | + 5% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 44% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,261 (Mex$ 23,324) in Monterrey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 12,000 in Tanta.
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