- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Greece
- Monterrey
- Kavala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Monterrey (Mexico) and Kavala (Greece)
| Food | 42% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 108 (€6.24) | €20 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 70 (€4.07) | €5 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 48 (€2.80) | €2.50 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14.21 (€0.82) | €1.03 | 20% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (€1.58) | €3.60 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (€0.99) | €1.10 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 48 (€2.78) | €4.25 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€2.16) | €1.45 | 49% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.40) | €0.50 | 180% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19.36 (€1.12) | €2 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (€12.07) | €7.50 | 61% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.31 (€1.06) | €1.75 | 39% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12.89 (€0.75) | €1.50 | 50% |
| Housing | 76% | ||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 76% more expensive than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 13,200 (€765) | €250 | 206% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,688 (€98) | €120 | 18% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 504 (€29) | €25 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,179 (€532) | €525 | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,622 (€94) | €200 | 53% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 75 (€4.35) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 68 (€3.94) | €5 | 21% |
| Clothes | 43% | ||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 627 (€36) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 689 (€40) | €100 | 60% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,000 (€58) | €60 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 815 (€47) | - | - |
| Transportation | 20% | ||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 232,429 (€13,469) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 11 (€0.64) | €1.73 | 63% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 473 (€27) | €30 | 9% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 53 (€3.09) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 103 (€5.96) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 84 (€4.87) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (€2.50) | €4 | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.83) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.77) | €3.50 | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.64) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 107 (€6.22) | €10 | 38% |
| Entertainment | 4% | ||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 335 (€19.41) | €20 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 120 (€6.96) | €16 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 814 (€47) | €30 | 57% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 777 (€45) | €33 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 (€5.22) | €8 | 35% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 46 (€2.64) | €3 | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 43 (€2.46) | €2.75 | 10% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,020 (€117) | €180 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.35 (€0.19) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 939 (€54) | €40 | 36% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 42 (€2.41) | €3 | 20% |
| TOTAL | 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,197 prices entered by 186 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€500
in Kavala
you would need to make just about €439
(Mex$ 7,570)
in Monterrey.