- 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 | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 58 | + 265% | |
| 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 | $3.63 (Mex$ 64) | 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 | $12 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 14 | + 1496% | |
| 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$ 60 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Mex$ 234) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 16 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 33 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,824 (Mex$ 32,410) | Mex$ 20,470 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,244 (Mex$ 22,109) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (Mex$ 2,725) | Mex$ 550 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,163 (Mex$ 20,659) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $861 (Mex$ 15,300) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $74 (Mex$ 1,319) | Mex$ 500 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 433 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $426 (Mex$ 7,575) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (Mex$ 2,302) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Mex$ 270) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (Mex$ 618) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 350 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 416 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Mex$ 1,652) | Mex$ 800 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (Mex$ 1,764) | Mex$ 500 | + 253% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,278 (Mex$ 360,293) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 13 | - 2% | |
| 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 | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $13 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 63 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (Mex$ 1,486) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 35 | + 506% | |
| 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 | $19 (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 57 | + 493% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Mex$ 849) | Mex$ 250 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 130 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $51 (Mex$ 912) | Mex$ 200 | + 356% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (Mex$ 1,519) | Mex$ 613 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 62 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (Mex$ 80) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.98 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 29 | + 206% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 3,200 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 550 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 36 | + 412% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 103,480
($5,824)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 57,000
in Acapulco.
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