- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Germany
- Puebla
- Berlin
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Puebla (Mexico) and Berlin (Germany)
| Food | 20% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 102 (€6.42) | €7.97 | 19% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 64 (€4.01) | €6.33 | 37% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 39 (€2.43) | €3.44 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14.07 (€0.89) | €0.85 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (€1.99) | €2.07 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.54) | €2.23 | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (€2.39) | €2.83 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 (€1.89) | €2.06 | 8% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19.17 (€1.21) | €1.84 | 34% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19.71 (€1.24) | €0.86 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 187 (€11.81) | €6.14 | 92% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 16.86 (€1.06) | €1.80 | 41% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12.57 (€0.79) | €1.37 | 42% |
| Housing | 53% | ||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 6,429 (€406) | €1,038 | 61% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 907 (€57) | €132 | 57% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 500 (€32) | €23 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 14,857 (€937) | €562 | 67% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,000 (€63) | €83 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (€3.91) | €3.80 | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 42 (€2.67) | €10.43 | 74% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 764 (€48) | €82 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 733 (€46) | €30 | 55% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,143 (€72) | €74 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 829 (€52) | €86 | 39% |
| Transportation | 65% | ||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 205,714 (€12,980) | €20,875 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.05 (€0.63) | €1.60 | 60% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 293 (€18.48) | €74 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 153 (€9.65) | €18.71 | 48% |
| Personal Care | 3% | ||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 3% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 147 (€9.28) | €9.67 | 4% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 45 (€2.84) | €2.93 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 37 (€2.36) | €1.93 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (€2.94) | €2.35 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (€1.59) | €1.15 | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 17.13 (€1.08) | €1.34 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 83 (€5.23) | €14.32 | 63% |
| Entertainment | 23% | ||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 217 (€13.70) | €24 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 94 (€5.95) | €17.11 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 400 (€25) | €57 | 56% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 621 (€39) | €48 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 59 (€3.74) | €6.96 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 41 (€2.60) | €2.78 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 26 (€1.67) | €2.79 | 40% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,289 (€144) | €124 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.92 (€0.18) | €0.12 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 679 (€43) | €52 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 40 (€2.52) | €5.06 | 50% |
| TOTAL | 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,134 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Berlin
you would need to make just about €1,445
(Mex$ 22,906)
in Puebla.