Cost of living comparison between Monterrey (Mexico) and Warsaw (Poland)
| Food | 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 15% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 106 (26 zł) | 25 zł | 3% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 64 (15.75 zł) | 14.61 zł | 8% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 40 (9.93 zł) | 8.88 zł | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 13.78 (3.41 zł) | 2.79 zł | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (6.84 zł) | 6 zł | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (5.03 zł) | 5.90 zł | 15% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 45 (11.13 zł) | 10.69 zł | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (7.97 zł) | 3.61 zł | 121% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (6.18 zł) | 3.87 zł | 60% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16.56 (4.09 zł) | 3.03 zł | 35% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 221 (55 zł) | 29 zł | 88% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17.50 (4.33 zł) | 5.25 zł | 18% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12.71 (3.14 zł) | 2.79 zł | 13% |
| Housing | 6% | ||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 14,063 (3,478 zł) | 3,767 zł | 8% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,699 (668 zł) | 276 zł | 141% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 495 (122 zł) | 72 zł | 70% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,352 (2,560 zł) | 2,330 zł | 10% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,494 (369 zł) | 405 zł | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (13.11 zł) | 26 zł | 50% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 53 (13.04 zł) | 21 zł | 39% |
| Clothes | 18% | ||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 691 (171 zł) | 277 zł | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 600 (148 zł) | 156 zł | 5% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 979 (242 zł) | 277 zł | 13% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 738 (183 zł) | 294 zł | 38% |
| Transportation | 14% | ||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 173,571 (42,926 zł) | 73,348 zł | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 9.98 (2.47 zł) | 5.38 zł | 54% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 500 (124 zł) | 88 zł | 40% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 24 zł | - |
| Personal Care | 2% | ||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 2% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 114 (28 zł) | 20 zł | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 57 (14.08 zł) | 17 zł | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 32 (7.88 zł) | 10.78 zł | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 36 (8.97 zł) | 13.75 zł | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (5.98 zł) | 5.12 zł | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19.94 (4.93 zł) | 7.33 zł | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 111 (27 zł) | 47 zł | 42% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 306 (76 zł) | 65 zł | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 121 (30 zł) | 46 zł | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 542 (134 zł) | 161 zł | 17% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 720 (178 zł) | 157 zł | 13% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 88 (22 zł) | 19.79 zł | 10% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 44 (10.78 zł) | 12.83 zł | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 31 (7.64 zł) | 7.96 zł | 4% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | Mex$ 2,050 (507 zł) | 493 zł | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.93 (0.73 zł) | 0.36 zł | 101% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 1,063 (263 zł) | 170 zł | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 39 (9.54 zł) | 11.89 zł | 20% |
| TOTAL | 3% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,160 prices entered by 258 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 24,696 zł
(Mex$ 99,858)
in Monterrey
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
24,000 zł
in Warsaw.