Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 165 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 164 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 66 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 27 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.05 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 34 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.60 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 23 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 74 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 41 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 30 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 23 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 260 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 36 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 29 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 237% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,401 (Mex$ 48,602) | Mex$ 13,166 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,551 (Mex$ 31,384) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 528% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (Mex$ 3,710) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,572 (Mex$ 31,812) | Mex$ 8,196 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,080 (Mex$ 21,851) | Mex$ 4,659 | + 369% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 (Mex$ 3,187) | Mex$ 1,488 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 468 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $250 (Mex$ 5,055) | Mex$ 6,692 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $197 (Mex$ 3,992) | Mex$ 2,467 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $19 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 124 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Mex$ 616) | Mex$ 140 | + 340% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (Mex$ 1,176) | Mex$ 733 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (Mex$ 1,073) | Mex$ 570 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (Mex$ 2,114) | Mex$ 1,426 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (Mex$ 2,796) | Mex$ 942 | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,580 (Mex$ 618,919) | Mex$ 350,084 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Mex$ 1,729) | Mex$ 584 | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 136 | + 264% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 68 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (Mex$ 643) | Mex$ 210 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $74 (Mex$ 1,494) | Mex$ 499 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 69 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 55 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.93 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 60 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 26 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 27 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 155 | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 289 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 145 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (Mex$ 2,050) | Mex$ 601 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (Mex$ 1,829) | Mex$ 678 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 123 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.86 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 85 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 36 | + 314% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $579 (Mex$ 11,728) | Mex$ 10,264 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.74 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 3.28 | + 355% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $26 (Mex$ 520) | Mex$ 642 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 71 | + 160% | |
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TOTAL | + 149% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 396 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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