Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico)
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| Food | + 70% | |||
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| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Tepic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 185 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 118 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.93 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 56 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 32 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 19 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.96 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 62 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 38 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 17 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 198 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 14 | + 178% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 327% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Tepic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,088 (Mex$ 39,838) | Mex$ 8,296 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,519 (Mex$ 28,973) | Mex$ 3,874 | + 648% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (Mex$ 3,989) | Mex$ 684 | + 483% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,559 (Mex$ 29,748) | Mex$ 5,386 | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,206 (Mex$ 23,014) | Mex$ 3,515 | + 555% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (Mex$ 2,817) | Mex$ 430 | + 555% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (Mex$ 1,084) | Mex$ 351 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $419 (Mex$ 7,990) | Mex$ 6,755 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Mex$ 1,903) | Mex$ 2,358 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 94 | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 159 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Tepic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (Mex$ 848) | Mex$ 827 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 490 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (Mex$ 1,480) | Mex$ 1,232 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (Mex$ 1,950) | Mex$ 959 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 181% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Tepic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,165 (Mex$ 422,827) | Mex$ 253,629 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Mex$ 1,619) | Mex$ 404 | + 300% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $56 (Mex$ 1,065) | Mex$ 215 | + 396% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Tepic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 86 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 129 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (Mex$ 2,366) | Mex$ 444 | + 433% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Mex$ 188) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 51 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.59 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 57 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.14 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 27 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 94 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Tepic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 261 | + 299% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 149 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (Mex$ 2,947) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Mex$ 1,385) | Mex$ 490 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 95 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 63 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.31 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 35 | + 190% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (Mex$ 8,212) | Mex$ 11,271 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.87) | Mex$ 3.63 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 582 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 55 | + 221% | |
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TOTAL | + 146% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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