Cost of living in Tampa, Florida, United States vs Tapachula, Mexico
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Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 65 | + 376% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 99 | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.70 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 100 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 14 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.54 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 24 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 15 | + 471% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 45 | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 40 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 42 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 35 | + 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 130 | + 144% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.19 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 21 | + 121% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 109% | |
Housing | + 152% | |||
Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,982 (Mex$ 42,039) | Mex$ 13,191 | + 219% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,258 (Mex$ 26,678) | Mex$ 4,973 | + 436% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (Mex$ 3,471) | Mex$ 2,317 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,371 (Mex$ 29,073) | Mex$ 8,747 | + 232% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $955 (Mex$ 20,257) | Mex$ 3,681 | + 450% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $155 (Mex$ 3,286) | Mex$ 1,399 | + 135% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (Mex$ 1,167) | Mex$ 750 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | $338 (Mex$ 7,171) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $159 (Mex$ 3,380) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 238% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 192 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Mex$ 430) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 1,340 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 800 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Mex$ 1,972) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,984) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 98% | |
Transportation | + 81% | |||
Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,262 (Mex$ 514,613) | Mex$ 300,000 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 450 | + 169% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 320) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 60 | + 115% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 200 | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (Mex$ 2,185) | Mex$ 500 | + 337% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 400 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 63 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.95 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 80 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 44 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 60 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 135 | + 241% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Mex$ 1,047) | Mex$ 147 | + 614% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 140 | + 298% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $285 (Mex$ 6,041) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Mex$ 1,584) | Mex$ 300 | + 428% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 115 | + 123% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 80 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.32 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 55 | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $402 (Mex$ 8,527) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 4.00 | + 118% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (Mex$ 676) | Mex$ 417 | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 147) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 79,142 ($3,731) in Tampa, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 40,000 in Tapachula.
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