- Cost of Living
- Mexico
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- Monterrey
- Bergamo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Monterrey (Mexico) and Bergamo (Italy)
| Food | 45% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 108 (€6.81) | €15 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 70 (€4.44) | €7.25 | 39% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 48 (€3.06) | €3.25 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14.21 (€0.90) | €1.33 | 33% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (€1.72) | €6 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (€1.07) | €3.25 | 67% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 48 (€3.04) | €3.50 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€2.36) | €2.17 | 9% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.53) | €2 | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19.18 (€1.21) | €2.50 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (€13.17) | €10.67 | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.31 (€1.16) | €1.55 | 25% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12.89 (€0.81) | €1.48 | 45% |
| Housing | 10% | ||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 13,200 (€835) | €950 | 12% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,688 (€107) | €109 | 2% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 504 (€32) | €24 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,179 (€580) | €600 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,622 (€103) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 75 (€4.74) | €6.50 | 27% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 68 (€4.30) | €8.50 | 49% |
| Clothes | 0% | ||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 0% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 627 (€40) | €80 | 50% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 689 (€44) | €31 | 39% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,000 (€63) | €73 | 13% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 815 (€52) | - | - |
| Transportation | 39% | ||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 232,429 (€14,697) | €25,950 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 11 (€0.70) | €1.46 | 52% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 473 (€30) | €43 | 31% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 54 (€3.40) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 35% | ||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 103 (€6.51) | €14 | 54% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 84 (€5.32) | €5 | 6% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (€2.73) | €3 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€3.09) | €2.75 | 12% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.93) | €1.73 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.78) | €2.50 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 107 (€6.78) | €18.67 | 64% |
| Entertainment | 15% | ||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 335 (€21) | €31 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 120 (€7.59) | €15.67 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 814 (€51) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 777 (€49) | €62 | 21% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 (€5.69) | €6.50 | 12% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 46 (€2.88) | €1.55 | 86% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 41 (€2.61) | €4.13 | 37% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,020 (€128) | €149 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.35 (€0.21) | €0.15 | 41% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 939 (€59) | €55 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 42 (€2.63) | €5 | 47% |
| TOTAL | 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,249 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Bergamo
you would need to make just about €1,790
(Mex$ 28,309)
in Monterrey.