- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Mexico
- Queretaro
- León
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Queretaro (Mexico) and León (Mexico)
| Food | 1% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 1% more expensive than in León (Mexico) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 92 | Mex$ 128 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 66 | Mex$ 58 | 14% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 40 | Mex$ 48 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 13.29 | Mex$ 13 | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 | Mex$ 17.50 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 | Mex$ 16.50 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 41 | Mex$ 42 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 27 | Mex$ 27 | 1% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 17.28 | Mex$ 19.25 | 10% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12 | Mex$ 13.60 | 12% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 188 | Mex$ 120 | 56% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17.30 | Mex$ 17.13 | 1% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 | Mex$ 11 | 36% |
| Housing | 17% | ||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in León (Mexico) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 9,429 | Mex$ 6,813 | 38% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,086 | Mex$ 1,400 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 486 | Mex$ 593 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,071 | Mex$ 12,833 | 37% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 2,750 | Mex$ 2,600 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 | Mex$ 90 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 | Mex$ 43 | 55% |
| Clothes | 2% | ||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 2% cheaper than in León (Mexico) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 672 | Mex$ 650 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 600 | Mex$ 590 | 2% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 964 | Mex$ 1,233 | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 836 | Mex$ 810 | 3% |
| Transportation | 39% | ||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 39% more expensive than in León (Mexico) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 368,889 | Mex$ 188,333 | 96% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.36 | Mex$ 10.23 | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 292 | Mex$ 275 | 6% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 133 | - | - |
| Personal Care | 42% | ||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in León (Mexico) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 169 | Mex$ 350 | 52% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 82 | Mex$ 44 | 85% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 29 | Mex$ 36 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 40 | Mex$ 49 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 19.67 | Mex$ 29 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 | Mex$ 23 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 | Mex$ 158 | 37% |
| Entertainment | 20% | ||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in León (Mexico) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 343 | Mex$ 248 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 112 | Mex$ 111 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 621 | Mex$ 1,150 | 46% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 657 | Mex$ 684 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 76 | Mex$ 75 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 | Mex$ 40 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 32 | Mex$ 31 | 4% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,126 | Mex$ 2,638 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.08 | Mex$ 5 | 18% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 807 | Mex$ 1,700 | 53% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 38 | Mex$ 39 | 3% |
| TOTAL | 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 769 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2013.
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