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- San Nicolás de los Garza
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Cost of living in San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 146% | |||
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Food in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 146% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 112 (3,124 £) | 3,000 £ | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 71 (1,983 £) | 1,290 £ | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 219 (6,085 £) | 750 £ | + 711% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (394 £) | 230 £ | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (709 £) | 580 £ | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (530 £) | 175 £ | + 203% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 49 (1,365 £) | 469 £ | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (1,315 £) | 244 £ | + 439% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (652 £) | 133 £ | + 389% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (521 £) | 400 £ | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 100 (2,782 £) | 2,500 £ | + 11% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (639 £) | 370 £ | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (556 £) | 69 £ | + 704% | |
Housing | + 293% | |||
Housing in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 293% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,658 (519,078 £) | 66,663 £ | + 679% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,416 (234,146 £) | 34,410 £ | + 580% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 10,000 (278,210 £) | 11,228 £ | + 2378% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 30,000 £ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,892 (303,015 £) | 16,517 £ | + 1735% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 10,000 (278,210 £) | 6,032 £ | + 4512% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 715 (19,904 £) | 6,657 £ | + 199% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,000 (278,210 £) | 157,474 £ | + 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,000 (83,463 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (1,669 £) | 1,200 £ | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 300 (8,346 £) | 234 £ | + 3473% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 107% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (22,257 £) | 4,941 £ | + 350% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 364 (10,130 £) | 7,968 £ | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (41,731 £) | 10,675 £ | + 291% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,453 (40,422 £) | 9,048 £ | + 347% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 74% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 130,000 (3,616,726 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (385 £) | 155 £ | + 149% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 543 (15,120 £) | 2,087 £ | + 624% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 91 (2,519 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 136% | |||
Personal Care in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 136% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 53 (1,465 £) | 318 £ | + 361% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 (2,782 £) | 1,074 £ | + 159% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 300 (8,346 £) | 1,030 £ | + 711% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 100 (2,782 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (1,043 £) | 625 £ | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (1,365 £) | 702 £ | + 95% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 20 (556 £) | 300 £ | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 15 (417 £) | 350 £ | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 (2,782 £) | 434 £ | + 540% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 56% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (11,628 £) | 3,000 £ | + 288% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 (3,609 £) | 1,000 £ | + 261% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 819 (22,780 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 636 (17,691 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 120 (3,339 £) | 400 £ | + 735% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 58 (1,617 £) | 244 £ | + 563% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (835 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 8,000 (222,568 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 (28 £) | 7 £ | + 297% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 373 (10,391 £) | 3,000 £ | + 246% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (1,243 £) | 550 £ | + 126% | |
TOTAL | + 147% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 147% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 488,090 £
(Mex$ 17,544)
in San Nicolás de los Garza
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
198,000 £
in Aleppo.
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