- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- France
- Monterrey
- Le Mans
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Monterrey (Mexico) and Le Mans (France)
| Food | 43% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 108 (€6.80) | €20 | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 70 (€4.43) | €4.70 | 6% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 48 (€3.05) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14.21 (€0.90) | €0.90 | 0% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (€1.72) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (€1.07) | €4 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 48 (€3.03) | €5 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (€2.35) | - | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.52) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19.18 (€1.21) | €2.50 | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (€13.15) | €3.50 | 276% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.31 (€1.16) | €2.80 | 59% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12.89 (€0.81) | €1 | 19% |
| Housing | 0% | ||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 0% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 13,200 (€833) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,688 (€106) | - | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 504 (€32) | €30 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,179 (€579) | - | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,622 (€102) | €150 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 75 (€4.73) | €5 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 68 (€4.29) | - | - |
| Clothes | 6% | ||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 627 (€40) | €90 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 689 (€43) | €35 | 24% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,000 (€63) | - | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 815 (€51) | - | - |
| Transportation | 32% | ||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 232,429 (€14,665) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 11 (€0.69) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 473 (€30) | €60 | 50% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 53 (€3.37) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 17% | ||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 103 (€6.49) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 84 (€5.30) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (€2.72) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€3.08) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.92) | €2.50 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.78) | €3 | 41% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 107 (€6.77) | €20 | 66% |
| Entertainment | 10% | ||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 335 (€21) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 120 (€7.58) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 814 (€51) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 777 (€49) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 (€5.68) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 46 (€2.87) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 41 (€2.60) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,020 (€127) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.35 (€0.21) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 939 (€59) | €35 | 69% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 42 (€2.62) | - | - |
| TOTAL | 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,157 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Le Mans (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Le Mans
you would need to make just about €2,964
(Mex$ 46,969)
in Monterrey.