Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico)
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| Food | + 77% | |||
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| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Tepic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 185 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 118 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.18 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 56 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.39 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 32 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 19 | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.73 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 62 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 38 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 18 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.13 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 17 | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 198 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 29 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.32 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 14 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 323% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 323% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Tepic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,896 (Mex$ 36,166) | Mex$ 8,296 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,535 (Mex$ 29,283) | Mex$ 3,874 | + 656% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $243 (Mex$ 4,628) | Mex$ 684 | + 577% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,597 (Mex$ 30,463) | Mex$ 5,386 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $991 (Mex$ 18,912) | Mex$ 3,515 | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (Mex$ 2,867) | Mex$ 430 | + 567% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (Mex$ 1,128) | Mex$ 351 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $267 (Mex$ 5,099) | Mex$ 6,755 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $179 (Mex$ 3,409) | Mex$ 2,358 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 94 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 159 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Tepic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 956) | Mex$ 827 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (Mex$ 1,044) | Mex$ 490 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Mex$ 1,565) | Mex$ 1,232 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (Mex$ 2,115) | Mex$ 959 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Tepic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,349 (Mex$ 483,574) | Mex$ 253,629 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (Mex$ 881) | Mex$ 404 | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 215 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Tepic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 86 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 129 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (Mex$ 2,729) | Mex$ 444 | + 514% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 141) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.00 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 51 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 57 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 27 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 22 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 94 | + 340% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Tepic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 261 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 149 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $179 (Mex$ 3,424) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Mex$ 1,425) | Mex$ 490 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 95 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 63 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.09 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 35 | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (Mex$ 8,176) | Mex$ 11,271 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (Mex$ 5.06) | Mex$ 3.63 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Mex$ 720) | Mex$ 582 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 55 | + 182% | |
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TOTAL | + 122% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 168 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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