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Cost of living in Veracruz, Mexico compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 65% | |||
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Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 65% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 81 (2,265 £) | 3,000 £ | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 69 (1,930 £) | 1,290 £ | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 33 (915 £) | 750 £ | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (471 £) | 230 £ | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (1,111 £) | 580 £ | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (418 £) | 175 £ | + 139% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 35 (979 £) | 469 £ | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (895 £) | 244 £ | + 267% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (555 £) | 133 £ | + 316% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 (447 £) | 400 £ | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 202 (5,620 £) | 2,500 £ | + 125% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 (586 £) | 370 £ | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (502 £) | 69 £ | + 626% | |
Housing | + 233% | |||
Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 233% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,787 (244,918 £) | 66,663 £ | + 267% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,538 (210,103 £) | 34,410 £ | + 511% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,853 (51,651 £) | 11,228 £ | + 360% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,396 (178,271 £) | 30,000 £ | + 494% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,000 (111,492 £) | 16,517 £ | + 575% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 667 (18,582 £) | 6,032 £ | + 208% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 573 (15,975 £) | 6,657 £ | + 140% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,609 (267,824 £) | 157,474 £ | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,094 (58,376 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 83 (2,326 £) | 1,200 £ | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 75 (2,090 £) | 234 £ | + 795% | |
Clothes | + 158% | |||
Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 158% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 708 (19,743 £) | 4,941 £ | + 300% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 671 (18,702 £) | 7,968 £ | + 135% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,125 (31,368 £) | 10,675 £ | + 194% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 795 (22,151 £) | 9,048 £ | + 145% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 70% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 248,090 (6,915,029 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 (346 £) | 155 £ | + 124% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 526 (14,656 £) | 2,087 £ | + 602% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 188% | |||
Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 188% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 100 (2,779 £) | 318 £ | + 774% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 250 (6,968 £) | 1,074 £ | + 549% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 320 (8,909 £) | 1,030 £ | + 765% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 47 (1,310 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 34 (956 £) | 625 £ | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (1,606 £) | 702 £ | + 129% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 19 (526 £) | 300 £ | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (613 £) | 350 £ | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 41 (1,142 £) | 434 £ | + 163% | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 75% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 343 (9,571 £) | 3,000 £ | + 219% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 117 (3,252 £) | 1,000 £ | + 225% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 476 (13,260 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 850 (23,704 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 68 (1,881 £) | 400 £ | + 370% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 37 (1,044 £) | 244 £ | + 328% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (847 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,000 (250,858 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.07 (113 £) | 7 £ | + 1519% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 586 (16,326 £) | 3,000 £ | + 444% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 44 (1,232 £) | 550 £ | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 101% |

These prices were last updated on April 03, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 101% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 361,232 £
(Mex$ 12,960)
in Veracruz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
180,000 £
in Aleppo.
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