Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 278 ($14) | $13 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 170 ($8) | $8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 46 ($2.25) | $4.15 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 ($1.18) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 ($1.57) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 ($1.03) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 ($3.58) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 ($1.94) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 ($1.17) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 37 ($1.82) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 479 ($24) | $11 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 ($1.43) | $1.79 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 ($1.06) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,368 ($709) | $1,491 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,652 ($279) | $1,095 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 809 ($40) | $444 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,166 ($452) | $1,074 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,008 ($198) | $846 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 624 ($31) | $220 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 361 ($18) | $47 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,686 ($281) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,013 ($99) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 72 ($3.56) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 60 ($2.95) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is about the same as in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 758 ($37) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 566 ($28) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,638 ($81) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,576 ($78) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 362,567 ($17,891) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 ($1.07) | $0.69 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 463 ($23) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 191 ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 ($4.98) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 292 ($14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 680 ($34) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 84 ($4.15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 ($2.90) | $6 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 62 ($3.05) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 ($1.14) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 ($1.23) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 152 ($8) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in West Lafayette, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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| Puebla | West Lafayette, Indiana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 364 ($18) | $32 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 ($7) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 871 ($43) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 667 ($33) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 167 ($8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 98 ($4.81) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 ($2.25) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,223 ($603) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.40 ($0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 750 ($37) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 70 ($3.43) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 469 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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