- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- New Caledonia
- Matamoros
- Nouméa
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Matamoros (Mexico) and Nouméa (New Caledonia)
| Food | 40% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Matamoros (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 50 (377 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | 75% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 120 (905 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | 10% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 88 (660 Franc) | 533 Franc | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (143 Franc) | 125 Franc | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (226 Franc) | 357 Franc | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 40 (302 Franc) | 603 Franc | 50% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 (302 Franc) | 775 Franc | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 17.50 (132 Franc) | 350 Franc | 62% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (151 Franc) | 525 Franc | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | 150 Franc | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 (1,508 Franc) | 1,275 Franc | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 15 (113 Franc) | 308 Franc | 63% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (143 Franc) | 200 Franc | 28% |
| Housing | 75% | ||
| Housing in Matamoros (Mexico) is 75% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 2,500 (18,849 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | 90% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 3,000 (22,619 Franc) | 35,000 Franc | 35% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 500 (3,770 Franc) | 7,333 Franc | 49% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,000 (52,777 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | 65% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 2,000 (15,079 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (452 Franc) | 335 Franc | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 19 (143 Franc) | 900 Franc | 84% |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Matamoros (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 500 (3,770 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | 85% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 1,000 (7,540 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | 151% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,000 (7,540 Franc) | 13,500 Franc | 44% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (7,540 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | 50% |
| Transportation | 11% | ||
| Transportation in Matamoros (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,400,000 Franc | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10 (75 Franc) | 145 Franc | 48% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | 5,000 Franc | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Matamoros (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 100 (754 Franc) | 800 Franc | 6% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 100 (754 Franc) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (302 Franc) | 500 Franc | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (377 Franc) | 350 Franc | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 100 (754 Franc) | 350 Franc | 115% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (226 Franc) | 335 Franc | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 (754 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | 75% |
| Entertainment | 41% | ||
| Entertainment in Matamoros (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 300 (2,262 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 100 (754 Franc) | 2,475 Franc | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 800 (6,032 Franc) | 6,500 Franc | 7% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 400 (3,016 Franc) | 7,900 Franc | 62% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 (679 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | 32% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (377 Franc) | 333 Franc | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 25 (188 Franc) | 483 Franc | 61% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 1,500 (11,309 Franc) | 9,500 Franc | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 8 (60 Franc) | 60 Franc | 1% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 600 (4,524 Franc) | 7,500 Franc | 40% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 30 (226 Franc) | 838 Franc | 73% |
| TOTAL | 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 02, 2013.
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Cost of living in Matamoros (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
390,625 Franc
in Nouméa
you would need to make just about 207,445 Franc
(Mex$ 27,514)
in Matamoros.