Cost of living comparison between San Luis Potosí (Mexico) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 47% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 104 ($8.51) | $14.33 | 41% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 63 ($5.10) | $7.56 | 33% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 42 ($3.43) | $5.40 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14.67 ($1.19) | $2.78 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 21 ($1.69) | $3.48 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 11.60 ($0.94) | $4.92 | 81% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 44 ($3.61) | $6.55 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 33 ($2.71) | $4.46 | 39% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 ($2.20) | $5.10 | 57% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 13.93 ($1.13) | $2.65 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 ($16.29) | $17.01 | 4% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17.44 ($1.42) | $2.35 | 40% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18.33 ($1.49) | $2.94 | 49% |
| Housing | 75% | ||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 75% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 6,471 ($527) | $3,656 | 86% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 886 ($72) | $161 | 55% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 1,025 ($83) | $53 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 16,106 ($1,312) | $779 | 69% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,933 ($157) | $161 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 42 ($3.42) | $12.25 | 72% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 68 ($5.50) | $22 | 75% |
| Clothes | 50% | ||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 50% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 1,070 ($87) | $59 | 47% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 1,001 ($82) | $40 | 106% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 956 ($78) | $92 | 15% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 1,002 ($82) | $118 | 31% |
| Transportation | 56% | ||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 210,000 ($17,106) | $27,674 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 9.80 ($0.80) | $1.06 | 24% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 456 ($37) | $107 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.66 | - |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 172 ($14.01) | $13.24 | 6% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 84 ($6.81) | $8.07 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 ($3.29) | $4.92 | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 38 ($3.07) | $5.78 | 47% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 ($3.29) | $4.29 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 ($2.83) | $4.28 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 103 ($8.42) | $30 | 72% |
| Entertainment | 50% | ||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 284 ($23) | $51 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 120 ($9.80) | $26 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 560 ($46) | $296 | 85% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 613 ($50) | $115 | 56% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 64 ($5.24) | $13.97 | 63% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 36 ($2.89) | $4.47 | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 31 ($2.55) | $6.23 | 59% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,326 ($189) | $157 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.09 ($0.33) | $0.34 | 1% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 488 ($40) | $99 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 38 ($3.13) | $12.37 | 75% |
| TOTAL | 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,482 prices entered by 861 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$18,750
in New York City
you would need to make just about $7,846
(Mex$ 96,316)
in San Luis Potosí.