Cost of living in San Luis Potosí, Mexico compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 140 ($8) | $10 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 104 ($5.61) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 49 ($2.63) | $3.25 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 ($0.81) | $0.72 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 ($1.49) | $2.60 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 13 ($0.71) | $2.49 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 51 ($2.77) | $4.93 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 ($1.82) | $3.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 ($1.02) | $1.22 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 ($1.12) | $1.75 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 181 ($10) | $8 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 ($1.30) | $1.82 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 ($0.83) | $1.81 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,632 ($574) | $1,164 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,632 ($412) | $992 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 880 ($48) | $138 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,005 ($378) | $806 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,685 ($307) | $650 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,000 ($54) | $117 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 513 ($28) | $36 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,542 ($570) | $434 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,610 ($87) | $134 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 85 ($4.62) | $8 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 41 ($2.22) | $18 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 859 ($46) | $40 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 615 ($33) | $44 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,158 ($63) | $68 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,033 ($56) | $93 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 224,117 ($12,108) | $20,708 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 ($0.84) | $0.59 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 358 ($19) | $28 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 91 ($4.93) | $16 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 ($5.09) | $5.08 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 ($11) | $22 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 574 ($31) | $87 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 58 ($3.14) | $6 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 ($2.47) | $3.78 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 ($2.67) | $4.71 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 ($1.87) | $2.34 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 ($1.54) | $1.95 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 111 ($5.97) | $16 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 336 ($18) | $37 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 ($8) | $22 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 614 ($33) | $114 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 ($41) | $40 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 73 ($3.95) | $9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 42 ($2.29) | $3.97 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 ($1.82) | $4.00 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,916 ($536) | $435 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.21 ($0.17) | $0.10 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 684 ($37) | $35 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 ($2.49) | $7 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 478 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,400
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,094
(Mex$ 38,762)
in San Luis Potosí.
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