- 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 | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 58 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 61 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 53 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 12 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.53 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 24 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 20 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 14 | + 1497% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 27 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.49 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 39 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 170 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 16 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 33 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,824 (Mex$ 32,434) | Mex$ 20,000 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,264 (Mex$ 22,479) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (Mex$ 2,826) | Mex$ 550 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,163 (Mex$ 20,674) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $875 (Mex$ 15,559) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $77 (Mex$ 1,361) | Mex$ 500 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 433 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $494 (Mex$ 8,775) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (Mex$ 2,304) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Mex$ 271) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 60 | + 931% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 350 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (Mex$ 667) | Mex$ 416 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (Mex$ 1,678) | Mex$ 950 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (Mex$ 1,734) | Mex$ 550 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,725 (Mex$ 386,293) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 13 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 255 | + 170% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (Mex$ 367) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $13 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 63 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (Mex$ 1,487) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 35 | + 507% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 39 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.15 (Mex$ 38) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 118 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 265 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 130 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $76 (Mex$ 1,351) | Mex$ 200 | + 576% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (Mex$ 1,481) | Mex$ 493 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 62 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (Mex$ 81) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.92 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 26 | + 235% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 550 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 36 | + 430% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 116,748
($6,566)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 59,000
in Acapulco.
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