Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Tapachula, Mexico
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 65 | + 346% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 99 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.89 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 100 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 24 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.94 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 15 | + 587% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 45 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 40 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 42 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 35 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 130 | + 110% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 21 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 71% | |
Housing | + 121% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,910 (Mex$ 39,851) | Mex$ 13,191 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (Mex$ 28,869) | Mex$ 4,973 | + 481% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (Mex$ 2,868) | Mex$ 2,317 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (Mex$ 26,766) | Mex$ 8,747 | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (Mex$ 19,146) | Mex$ 3,681 | + 420% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (Mex$ 1,474) | Mex$ 1,399 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (Mex$ 850) | Mex$ 750 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (Mex$ 5,247) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Mex$ 2,531) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 153% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 192 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Mex$ 634) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Mex$ 1,083) | Mex$ 1,340 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Mex$ 958) | Mex$ 800 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (Mex$ 1,549) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (Mex$ 2,330) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 133% | |
Transportation | + 103% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (Mex$ 503,215) | Mex$ 300,000 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (Mex$ 1,473) | Mex$ 450 | + 227% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Mex$ 403) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 88% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 60 | + 129% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 200 | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (Mex$ 3,434) | Mex$ 500 | + 587% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 400 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 63 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.47 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 80 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 44 | + 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 60 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 135 | + 225% | |
Entertainment | + 115% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 147 | + 517% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 140 | + 254% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (Mex$ 5,267) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (Mex$ 1,715) | Mex$ 300 | + 472% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 115 | + 98% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 80 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 55 | + 128% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (Mex$ 7,757) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 4.00 | + 218% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $73 (Mex$ 1,532) | Mex$ 417 | + 268% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 201) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 100% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 78,093 ($3,743) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 39,000 in Tapachula.
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