- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Uruguay
- Queretaro
- Melo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Queretaro (Mexico) and Melo (Uruguay)
| Food | 6% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 86 ($U132) | $U110 | 20% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 68 ($U105) | $U120 | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 40 ($U62) | $U80 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 13.36 ($U21) | $U16 | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 24 ($U37) | $U35 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 ($U38) | $U30 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 44 ($U68) | $U130 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 27 ($U41) | $U25 | 65% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 17.28 ($U27) | $U40 | 33% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12.43 ($U19.18) | $U22 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 174 ($U268) | $U150 | 79% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17.30 ($U27) | $U45 | 41% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 ($U23) | $U9 | 157% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 9,333 ($U14,407) | $U7,000 | 106% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,186 ($U1,830) | $U1,500 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 500 ($U772) | $U2,500 | 69% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,071 ($U12,459) | $U12,000 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 2,750 ($U4,245) | $U3,000 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 ($U187) | $U100 | 87% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 61 ($U94) | - | - |
| Clothes | 16% | ||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 637 ($U983) | $U1,900 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 643 ($U992) | - | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 964 ($U1,488) | $U2,000 | 26% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 808 ($U1,248) | - | - |
| Transportation | 31% | ||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 31% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 368,889 ($U569,417) | $U300,000 | 90% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.22 ($U15.78) | $U32 | 51% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 292 ($U451) | $U300 | 50% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 157 ($U242) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 147 ($U226) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 82 ($U127) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 29 ($U44) | $U60 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 40 ($U62) | $U180 | 66% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 19.67 ($U30) | $U35 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 ($U33) | $U35 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 ($U154) | $U150 | 3% |
| Entertainment | 0% | ||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 0% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 293 ($U452) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 111 ($U171) | $U130 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 586 ($U905) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 650 ($U1,003) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 77 ($U119) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 44 ($U67) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 32 ($U50) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,126 ($U3,282) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.08 ($U6.30) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 707 ($U1,092) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 38 ($U58) | $U70 | 17% |
| TOTAL | 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 565 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay)
For example, you would need at least $U19,944
(Mex$ 12,921)
in Queretaro
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$U18,750
in Melo.