Cost of living in Cancún (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 57% | |||
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| Food in Cancún (Mexico) is 57% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cancún | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 447 (107 zł) | 39 zł | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 175 (42 zł) | 29 zł | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 61 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (7 zł) | 4.37 zł | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 29 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 96 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (10 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (9 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 36 (9 zł) | 4.06 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 242 (58 zł) | 36 zł | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12 (2.93 zł) | 4.36 zł | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Cancún (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cancún | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 29,801 (7,134 zł) | 7,074 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,774 (2,340 zł) | 4,968 zł | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,513 (362 zł) | 642 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,267 (2,936 zł) | 3,729 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,079 (1,695 zł) | 2,912 zł | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 836 (200 zł) | 354 zł | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 466 (111 zł) | 58 zł | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,808 (1,869 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,100 (503 zł) | 476 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 129 (31 zł) | 32 zł | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 133 (32 zł) | 36 zł | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cancún (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cancún | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 941 (225 zł) | 359 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 621 (149 zł) | 147 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,786 (428 zł) | 351 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,307 (313 zł) | 462 zł | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cancún (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cancún | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 277,512 (66,432 zł) | 104,038 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (5.71 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 797 (191 zł) | 112 zł | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 229 (55 zł) | 42 zł | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Cancún (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cancún | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 150 (36 zł) | 18 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 246 (59 zł) | 34 zł | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 901 (216 zł) | 159 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 94 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 80 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 42 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 46 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 230 (55 zł) | 73 zł | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Cancún (Mexico) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cancún | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 320 (77 zł) | 123 zł | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (36 zł) | 58 zł | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 640 (153 zł) | 248 zł | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 969 (232 zł) | 178 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 186 (45 zł) | 34 zł | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,870 (2,602 zł) | 2,424 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.96 (0.47 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 608 (146 zł) | 142 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 894 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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