- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Switzerland
- Tlaquepaque
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tlaquepaque, Mexico compared to Aarau, Switzerland
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 142 (CHF 7) | CHF 22 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 134 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 44 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 12 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.91 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 6 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 3.16 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 259 (CHF 14) | CHF 11 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 4.15 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 3.15 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 2.01 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 29% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 26 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.40 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.10 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 16,800 (CHF 884) | CHF 2,316 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,781 (CHF 409) | CHF 1,575 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 3,000 (CHF 158) | CHF 225 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,425 (CHF 443) | CHF 1,323 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,000 (CHF 316) | CHF 1,000 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,800 (CHF 95) | CHF 80 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 494 (CHF 26) | CHF 35 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,000 (CHF 631) | CHF 511 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (CHF 105) | CHF 150 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 18 | - 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 29 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 981 (CHF 52) | CHF 103 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,262 (CHF 66) | CHF 95 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,518 (CHF 80) | CHF 140 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,083 (CHF 57) | CHF 155 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 292,995 (CHF 15,418) | CHF 30,950 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.62 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 389 (CHF 20) | CHF 91 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 150 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 333 (CHF 18) | CHF 93 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 4.38 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 4.20 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 2.00 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.60 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 53 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 226 (CHF 12) | CHF 53 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,640 (CHF 86) | CHF 113 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 583 (CHF 31) | CHF 98 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 66 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 15 | - 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 5.67 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 6.00 | - 78% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 6,899 (CHF 363) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.33 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,315 (CHF 69) | CHF 54 | + 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 47 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,500
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,730
(Mex$ 51,879)
in Tlaquepaque.
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