- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Aguascalientes
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Aguascalientes (Mexico) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 45% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 128 ($10.39) | $14.33 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 75 ($6.07) | $7.56 | 20% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 30 ($2.44) | $5.40 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16.40 ($1.34) | $2.78 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 26 ($2.15) | $3.48 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 ($1.22) | $4.92 | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 30 ($2.42) | $6.55 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 ($2.61) | $4.46 | 42% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 ($2.77) | $5.10 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 14.50 ($1.18) | $2.65 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 160 ($13.03) | $17.01 | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.40 ($1.50) | $2.35 | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 ($1.22) | $2.94 | 58% |
| Housing | 88% | ||
| Housing in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 88% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 2,875 ($234) | $3,656 | 94% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 610 ($50) | $161 | 69% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 438 ($36) | $53 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 30,667 ($2,498) | $779 | 221% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,200 ($98) | $161 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 27 ($2.20) | $12.25 | 82% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 28 ($2.24) | $22 | 90% |
| Clothes | 23% | ||
| Clothes in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 675 ($55) | $59 | 7% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 838 ($68) | $40 | 72% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,125 ($92) | $92 | 0% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 700 ($57) | $118 | 52% |
| Transportation | 68% | ||
| Transportation in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 220,000 ($17,920) | $27,674 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 8.04 ($0.65) | $1.06 | 38% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 240 ($19.55) | $107 | 82% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 74 ($6.00) | $16.66 | 64% |
| Personal Care | 60% | ||
| Personal Care in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 55 ($4.48) | $13.24 | 66% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 43 ($3.46) | $8.07 | 57% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 26 ($2.08) | $4.92 | 58% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 ($3.67) | $5.78 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 ($2.41) | $4.29 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 ($1.93) | $4.28 | 55% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 ($4.56) | $30 | 85% |
| Entertainment | 61% | ||
| Entertainment in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 150 ($12.22) | $51 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 101 ($8.23) | $26 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 493 ($40) | $296 | 86% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 363 ($30) | $115 | 74% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 65 ($5.29) | $13.97 | 62% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 ($3.26) | $4.47 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 30 ($2.44) | $6.23 | 61% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,100 ($171) | $157 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.25 ($0.26) | $0.34 | 22% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 400 ($33) | $99 | 67% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 42 ($3.42) | $12.37 | 72% |
| TOTAL | 69% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,332 prices entered by 861 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$15,625
in New York City
you would need to make just about $4,843
(Mex$ 59,450)
in Aguascalientes.