- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Albany
- Cancún
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Albany (United States) and Cancún (Mexico)
| Food | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $12.29 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 98 | 53% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.42 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 55 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.48 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 50 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.29 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 12.88 | 118% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.28 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19.75 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.66 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 15.50 | 190% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.05 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 51 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 37 | 2% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $4.19 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 35 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.51 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 14.88 | 107% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15.63 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 152 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17.50 | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.64 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 10.80 | 200% |
| Housing | 27% | ||
| Housing in Albany (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,214 (Mex$ 14,907) | Mex$ 9,857 | 51% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (Mex$ 2,306) | Mex$ 2,956 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $53 (Mex$ 649) | Mex$ 651 | 0% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $571 (Mex$ 7,013) | Mex$ 10,111 | 31% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $116 (Mex$ 1,426) | Mex$ 1,190 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.55 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 120 | 33% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19.17 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 163 | 45% |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Albany (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $42 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 875 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $37 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 633 | 28% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $63 (Mex$ 771) | Mex$ 1,029 | 25% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $65 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 646 | 24% |
| Transportation | 31% | ||
| Transportation in Albany (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,333 (Mex$ 249,622) | Mex$ 202,500 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (Mex$ 12.56) | Mex$ 13.34 | 6% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $50 (Mex$ 616) | Mex$ 420 | 47% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $30 (Mex$ 369) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Albany (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $7.71 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 182 | 48% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.36 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 61 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 44 | 0% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 48 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 35 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.28 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | 60% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17.29 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 150 | 41% |
| Entertainment | 75% | ||
| Entertainment in Albany (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 318 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 99 | 169% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (Mex$ 1,923) | Mex$ 475 | 305% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $84 (Mex$ 1,026) | Mex$ 867 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.57 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 86 | 6% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $5 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 42 | 47% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.36 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 38 | 40% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $175 (Mex$ 2,148) | Mex$ 1,966 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1 (Mex$ 12.28) | Mex$ 1.85 | 564% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $23 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 698 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $9.41 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 37 | 215% |
| TOTAL | 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 793 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2013.
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Cost of living in Albany (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 21,366
($1,740)
in Albany
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 15,625
in Cancún.