- Cost of Living
- United States
- Mexico
- Ithaca, New York
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 58 | + 280% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 61 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 38 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 12 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 24 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 20 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 14 | + 1222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 27 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 39 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 170 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 16 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 33 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,801 (Mex$ 32,413) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,219 (Mex$ 21,933) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (Mex$ 2,276) | Mex$ 550 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,112 (Mex$ 20,012) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $853 (Mex$ 15,342) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $80 (Mex$ 1,440) | Mex$ 500 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (Mex$ 880) | Mex$ 433 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $433 (Mex$ 7,797) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (Mex$ 2,849) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Mex$ 319) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 60 | + 608% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 350 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 416 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Mex$ 1,884) | Mex$ 950 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Mex$ 1,799) | Mex$ 550 | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,058 (Mex$ 396,886) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 13 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (Mex$ 728) | Mex$ 255 | + 185% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (Mex$ 371) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 63 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Mex$ 360) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (Mex$ 1,792) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 35 | + 410% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.84 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 39 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.03 (Mex$ 55) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (Mex$ 23) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 118 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 265 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 130 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $77 (Mex$ 1,379) | Mex$ 200 | + 590% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (Mex$ 1,514) | Mex$ 493 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 62 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (Mex$ 85) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.69 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 26 | + 223% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Mex$ 7,719) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 550 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 36 | + 435% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 172 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 87,821
($4,881)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 44,000
in Acapulco.
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