Cost of living in Loreto, Mexico compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Loreto (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 86 ($4.59) | $10 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $7 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 37 ($1.97) | $3.25 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 ($1.31) | $0.72 | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 16 ($0.85) | $2.60 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 ($0.91) | $2.49 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.93 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.00 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 ($1.07) | $1.22 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 13 ($0.71) | $1.75 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $8 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.82 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.81 | - | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Loreto (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 43,105 ($2,302) | $1,164 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,000 ($427) | $992 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 750 ($40) | $138 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $806 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $650 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 200 ($11) | $36 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,000 ($534) | $434 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 75 ($4.00) | $18 | - 77% | |
Clothes | + 124% | |||
Clothes in Loreto (Mexico) is 124% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 8,000 ($427) | $40 | + 968% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $68 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $93 | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Loreto (Mexico) is 3% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,708 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 ($0.73) | $0.59 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $28 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Loreto (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.08 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $87 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.78 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.71 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18 ($0.96) | $2.34 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.95 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 ($2.67) | $16 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Loreto (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 200 ($11) | $37 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $114 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 500 ($27) | $40 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 ($1.60) | $3.97 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 29 ($1.54) | $4.00 | - 62% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $435 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $35 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $7 | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Loreto (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $3,315
(Mex$ 62,077)
in Loreto.
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