- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Greece
- Zapopan
- Kavala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Zapopan (Mexico) and Kavala (Greece)
| Food | 27% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zapopan (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 185 (€11.70) | €20 | 42% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 108 (€6.80) | €5 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 40 (€2.53) | €2.50 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (€0.95) | €1.03 | 8% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 24 (€1.52) | €3.60 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.10 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 34 (€2.15) | €4.25 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 33 (€2.06) | €1.45 | 42% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 38 (€2.40) | €0.50 | 381% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 10.75 (€0.68) | €2 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7.50 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.60 (€1.18) | €1.75 | 33% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17.50 (€1.11) | €1.50 | 26% |
| Housing | 58% | ||
| Housing in Zapopan (Mexico) is 58% more expensive than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 8,000 (€506) | €250 | 102% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,500 (€95) | €120 | 21% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 825 (€52) | €25 | 109% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 11,667 (€738) | €525 | 41% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €200 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5 | - |
| Clothes | 39% | ||
| Clothes in Zapopan (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 667 (€42) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 700 (€44) | €100 | 56% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,200 (€76) | €60 | 26% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 700 (€44) | - | - |
| Transportation | 11% | ||
| Transportation in Zapopan (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 310,000 (€19,602) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 9 (€0.57) | €1.73 | 67% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 540 (€34) | €30 | 14% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Zapopan (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 63 (€3.95) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 63 (€3.95) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (€1.58) | €3.50 | 55% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 20 (€1.26) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 150 (€9.48) | €10 | 5% |
| Entertainment | 1% | ||
| Entertainment in Zapopan (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 317 (€20) | €20 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 112 (€7.06) | €16 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,067 (€67) | €30 | 125% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 625 (€40) | €33 | 22% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 70 (€4.43) | €8 | 45% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 27 (€1.69) | €2.75 | 39% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 1,843 (€117) | €180 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.83 (€0.24) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 1,075 (€68) | €40 | 70% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 35 (€2.21) | €3 | 26% |
| TOTAL | 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Zapopan (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€625
in Kavala
you would need to make just about €581
(Mex$ 9,187)
in Zapopan.