Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Tapachula, Mexico
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Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 65 | + 339% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 99 | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 100 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 14 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.63 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 24 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 15 | + 380% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 45 | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 40 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 42 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 35 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 130 | + 154% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 21 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 20 | + 88% | |
Housing | + 123% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,878 (Mex$ 38,410) | Mex$ 13,191 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,273 (Mex$ 26,038) | Mex$ 4,973 | + 424% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (Mex$ 3,275) | Mex$ 2,317 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (Mex$ 26,936) | Mex$ 8,747 | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $941 (Mex$ 19,239) | Mex$ 3,681 | + 423% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (Mex$ 2,437) | Mex$ 1,399 | + 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 750 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | $328 (Mex$ 6,719) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (Mex$ 2,110) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 111% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 192 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (Mex$ 492) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 1,340 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (Mex$ 753) | Mex$ 800 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (Mex$ 1,865) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (Mex$ 2,073) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 107% | |
Transportation | + 129% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (Mex$ 496,881) | Mex$ 300,000 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (Mex$ 1,772) | Mex$ 450 | + 294% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 299) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 60 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 200 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (Mex$ 2,106) | Mex$ 500 | + 321% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 400 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 63 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 80 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 44 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 60 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 135 | + 222% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (Mex$ 724) | Mex$ 147 | + 394% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 140 | + 217% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (Mex$ 2,025) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (Mex$ 1,280) | Mex$ 300 | + 327% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 115 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 80 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 55 | + 106% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (Mex$ 9,418) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 4.00 | + 196% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 417 | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 156) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 97% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 84,634 ($4,138) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 43,000 in Tapachula.
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