Cost of living in San Luis Potosí, Mexico compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 127 ($7) | $10 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 108 ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 46 ($2.60) | $3.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 ($0.85) | $0.73 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 ($1.52) | $2.60 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 12 ($0.69) | $2.62 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 48 ($2.70) | $5.38 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 33 ($1.84) | $3.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 ($1.20) | $1.27 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 ($1.18) | $1.75 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 173 ($10) | $8 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 ($1.31) | $2.12 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 ($1.00) | $1.83 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,579 ($594) | $1,164 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,632 ($429) | $992 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 911 ($51) | $141 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,419 ($417) | $806 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,870 ($330) | $650 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 846 ($47) | $112 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 532 ($30) | $36 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,524 ($591) | $429 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,490 ($84) | $145 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 84 ($4.73) | $8 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 41 ($2.31) | $17 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 844 ($47) | $40 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 615 ($35) | $44 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,184 ($66) | $68 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,088 ($61) | $93 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 221,152 ($12,422) | $20,708 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 ($0.85) | $0.55 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 337 ($19) | $28 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 61 ($3.41) | $16 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 88 ($4.94) | $5.39 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 185 ($10) | $22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 574 ($32) | $80 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 57 ($3.23) | $5.91 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 ($2.58) | $3.63 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 ($3.22) | $5.06 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 37 ($2.08) | $3.37 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 ($1.78) | $1.97 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 114 ($6) | $16 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 336 ($19) | $39 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 147 ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 674 ($38) | $111 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 717 ($40) | $40 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 74 ($4.16) | $8 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 46 ($2.56) | $3.97 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 ($1.84) | $4.00 | - 54% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Mex$ 7,000 ($393) | $479 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.33 ($0.19) | $0.10 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 679 ($38) | $35 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 44 ($2.50) | $7 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,071
(Mex$ 36,872)
in San Luis Potosí.
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