- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Egypt
- San Luis Potosí
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Luis Potosí, Mexico compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 56% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 154 (E£ 147) | E£ 81 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 104 (E£ 99) | E£ 73 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (E£ 51) | E£ 38 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (E£ 26) | E£ 20 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 13 (E£ 13) | E£ 13 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 51 (E£ 49) | E£ 29 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (E£ 32) | E£ 22 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (E£ 18) | E£ 5.88 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (E£ 20) | E£ 19 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 181 (E£ 172) | E£ 92 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (E£ 23) | E£ 11 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (E£ 15) | E£ 6 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 48% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,006 (E£ 10,498) | E£ 5,401 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,594 (E£ 7,244) | E£ 3,866 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 880 (E£ 839) | E£ 898 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,339 (E£ 7,000) | E£ 3,602 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,885 (E£ 5,614) | E£ 2,335 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 935 (E£ 892) | E£ 736 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 434 (E£ 414) | E£ 365 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,396 (E£ 9,916) | E£ 6,508 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,728 (E£ 1,648) | E£ 1,877 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 85 (E£ 82) | E£ 67 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 100 (E£ 95) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 963 (E£ 918) | E£ 740 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (E£ 615) | E£ 681 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,216 (E£ 1,160) | E£ 1,691 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,033 (E£ 985) | E£ 777 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 234,126 (E£ 223,319) | E£ 453,039 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (E£ 15) | E£ 3.88 | + 289% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 345 (E£ 329) | E£ 182 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 157 (E£ 150) | E£ 101 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 118% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 (E£ 90) | E£ 33 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (E£ 189) | E£ 72 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 574 (E£ 547) | E£ 200 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 58 (E£ 55) | E£ 40 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (E£ 44) | E£ 21 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (E£ 47) | E£ 26 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (E£ 33) | E£ 20 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (E£ 27) | E£ 15 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 111 (E£ 105) | E£ 46 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 66% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 336 (E£ 321) | E£ 153 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 133 (E£ 127) | E£ 99 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 614 (E£ 586) | E£ 520 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (E£ 715) | E£ 249 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 73 (E£ 70) | E£ 52 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 42 (E£ 40) | E£ 25 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (E£ 32) | E£ 19 | + 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,110 (E£ 9,644) | E£ 12,152 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.21 (E£ 3.06) | E£ 0.23 | + 1249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 702 (E£ 670) | E£ 416 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (E£ 44) | E£ 28 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 309 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.954
EGP
/
MXN
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Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 40% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,736
(Mex$ 24,884)
in San Luis Potosí
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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