- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Greece
- Queretaro
- Athens
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Queretaro (Mexico) and Athens (Greece)
| Food | 46% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 92 (€5.34) | €16.26 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 66 (€3.84) | €5.69 | 33% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 40 (€2.34) | €4.42 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 13.29 (€0.77) | €1.33 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (€1.43) | €3.35 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (€1.35) | €1.64 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 41 (€2.35) | €4.66 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 27 (€1.56) | €1.61 | 3% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 17.28 (€1.00) | €1.46 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12 (€0.70) | €1.14 | 39% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 188 (€10.89) | €9.49 | 15% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17.30 (€1.00) | €2.31 | 57% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (€0.87) | €0.82 | 6% |
| Housing | 27% | ||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 9,429 (€547) | €729 | 25% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,086 (€63) | €186 | 66% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 486 (€28) | €22 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,071 (€468) | €514 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 2,750 (€159) | €88 | 81% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 (€7.02) | €9.85 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 (€3.83) | €6.84 | 44% |
| Clothes | 19% | ||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 672 (€39) | €85 | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 600 (€35) | €28 | 22% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 964 (€56) | €80 | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 836 (€48) | €87 | 44% |
| Transportation | 42% | ||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 368,889 (€21,394) | €18,957 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.36 (€0.60) | €1.74 | 65% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 292 (€16.93) | €43 | 60% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 133 (€7.71) | €9.05 | 15% |
| Personal Care | 7% | ||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 169 (€9.78) | €3.67 | 166% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 82 (€4.76) | €4.28 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 29 (€1.67) | €3.84 | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (€2.32) | €4.21 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 19.67 (€1.14) | €2.11 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 (€1.23) | €2.65 | 54% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 (€5.80) | €13.41 | 57% |
| Entertainment | 39% | ||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 343 (€19.88) | €29 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 112 (€6.50) | €15.38 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 621 (€36) | €40 | 10% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 657 (€38) | €53 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 76 (€4.39) | €9.16 | 52% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 (€2.62) | €3.74 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 32 (€1.86) | €4.42 | 58% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,126 (€123) | €176 | 30% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.08 (€0.24) | €0.60 | 61% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 807 (€47) | €47 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 38 (€2.18) | €3.88 | 44% |
| TOTAL | 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,249 prices entered by 620 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Athens (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Athens
you would need to make just about €2,393
(Mex$ 41,259)
in Queretaro.