- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Spain
- Puebla
- Elx
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Puebla (Mexico) and Elx (Spain)
| Food | 8% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 102 (€6.43) | €9 | 29% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 64 (€4.02) | €5.67 | 29% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 39 (€2.44) | €3.75 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14.07 (€0.89) | €0.60 | 48% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (€1.99) | €1.60 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.54) | €1.50 | 3% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (€2.39) | €3 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 (€1.90) | €1 | 90% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19.17 (€1.21) | €1.40 | 13% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19.71 (€1.25) | €0.60 | 108% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 187 (€11.84) | €8 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 16.86 (€1.07) | - | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12.57 (€0.79) | €0.90 | 12% |
| Housing | 23% | ||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 6,429 (€406) | €500 | 19% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 907 (€57) | €100 | 43% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 500 (€32) | €35 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 14,857 (€939) | €500 | 88% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,000 (€63) | €70 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (€3.92) | €3.50 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 42 (€2.68) | €8.50 | 69% |
| Clothes | 35% | ||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 35% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 764 (€48) | €90 | 46% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 733 (€46) | €20 | 132% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,143 (€72) | €45 | 61% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 829 (€52) | €50 | 5% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 205,714 (€13,008) | €25,725 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.05 (€0.64) | €1.40 | 55% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 293 (€18.52) | €27 | 32% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 153 (€9.67) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 78% | ||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 78% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 147 (€9.30) | €5 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 45 (€2.85) | €5 | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 37 (€2.36) | €0.60 | 294% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (€2.95) | €1 | 195% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (€1.59) | €0.30 | 432% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 17.13 (€1.08) | €1.50 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 83 (€5.24) | €11 | 52% |
| Entertainment | 19% | ||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 217 (€13.73) | €25 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 94 (€5.96) | €13.33 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 400 (€25) | €70 | 64% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 621 (€39) | €55 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 59 (€3.75) | €6.50 | 42% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 41 (€2.61) | €1.25 | 109% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 26 (€1.67) | €2 | 16% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,289 (€145) | €129 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.92 (€0.18) | €0.18 | 3% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 679 (€43) | €35 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 40 (€2.53) | €4.50 | 44% |
| TOTAL | 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 590 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2013.
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Elx (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Elx
you would need to make just about €2,026
(Mex$ 32,039)
in Puebla.