Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Tehuacán, Mexico
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Food | + 240% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 240% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 67 | + 460% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 82 | + 138% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 39 | + 228% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.14 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 29 | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 16 | + 553% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 32 | + 389% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 29 | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 12 | + 227% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.43 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 18 | + 404% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 290 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.28 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 24 | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.16 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 17 | + 297% | |
Housing | + 500% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 500% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,754 (Mex$ 78,341) | Mex$ 5,777 | + 1256% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,698 (Mex$ 56,292) | Mex$ 3,195 | + 1662% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (Mex$ 3,136) | Mex$ 433 | + 624% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (Mex$ 54,620) | Mex$ 10,088 | + 441% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (Mex$ 37,365) | Mex$ 6,428 | + 481% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $89 (Mex$ 1,847) | Mex$ 871 | + 112% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 1,119) | Mex$ 399 | + 180% | |
40” flat screen tv | $311 (Mex$ 6,497) | Mex$ 10,030 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (Mex$ 5,079) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 258% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 72 | + 275% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 150 | + 213% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (Mex$ 1,229) | Mex$ 591 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 705 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Mex$ 1,778) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (Mex$ 2,357) | Mex$ 841 | + 180% | |
Transportation | + 234% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 234% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,858 (Mex$ 623,070) | Mex$ 188,931 | + 230% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (Mex$ 2,679) | Mex$ 589 | + 355% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (Mex$ 531) | Mex$ 240 | + 121% | |
Personal Care | + 312% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 312% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 47 | + 295% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 197 | + 149% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (Mex$ 3,699) | Mex$ 250 | + 1380% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 50 | + 255% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 40 | + 139% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 42 | + 276% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 30 | + 238% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 39 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 94 | + 582% | |
Entertainment | + 174% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (Mex$ 1,368) | Mex$ 249 | + 449% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $33 (Mex$ 694) | Mex$ 163 | + 326% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $424 (Mex$ 8,852) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $133 (Mex$ 2,781) | Mex$ 570 | + 388% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 198 | + 93% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 78 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 27 | + 545% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (Mex$ 8,307) | Mex$ 13,000 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 907% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $98 (Mex$ 2,047) | Mex$ 1,315 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 50 | + 529% | |
TOTAL | + 274% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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