- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Egypt
- San Luis Potosí
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Luis Potosí, Mexico compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 47% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 140 (E£ 133) | E£ 72 | + 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 104 (E£ 99) | E£ 72 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 49 (E£ 46) | E£ 36 | + 27% | |
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£ 14 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 51 (E£ 49) | E£ 29 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (E£ 32) | E£ 21 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (E£ 18) | E£ 5.98 | + 200% | |
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 | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 (E£ 15) | E£ 10 | + 42% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 52% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,632 (E£ 10,118) | E£ 5,401 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,632 (E£ 7,263) | E£ 3,866 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 880 (E£ 838) | E£ 898 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,005 (E£ 6,667) | E£ 3,625 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,685 (E£ 5,410) | E£ 2,335 | + 132% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,000 (E£ 952) | E£ 736 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 513 (E£ 488) | E£ 365 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,542 (E£ 10,033) | E£ 6,508 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,610 (E£ 1,533) | E£ 1,489 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 85 (E£ 81) | E£ 67 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 41 (E£ 39) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 859 (E£ 817) | E£ 740 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 615 (E£ 585) | E£ 614 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,158 (E£ 1,102) | E£ 1,504 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,033 (E£ 983) | E£ 777 | + 27% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 224,117 (E£ 213,289) | E£ 453,039 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (E£ 15) | E£ 3.88 | + 281% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 358 (E£ 340) | E£ 182 | + 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 91 (E£ 87) | E£ 126 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 117% | |||
Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 117% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 (E£ 90) | E£ 33 | + 174% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 199 (E£ 189) | E£ 80 | + 136% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 574 (E£ 546) | E£ 200 | + 173% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 58 (E£ 55) | E£ 40 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (E£ 43) | E£ 21 | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (E£ 47) | E£ 26 | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (E£ 33) | E£ 20 | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (E£ 27) | E£ 15 | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 111 (E£ 105) | E£ 48 | + 121% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 65% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 336 (E£ 320) | E£ 153 | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (E£ 132) | E£ 96 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 614 (E£ 585) | E£ 520 | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (E£ 714) | E£ 228 | + 213% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 73 (E£ 70) | E£ 52 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 42 (E£ 40) | E£ 24 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (E£ 32) | E£ 19 | + 65% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,916 (E£ 9,437) | E£ 11,487 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.21 (E£ 3.06) | E£ 0.23 | + 1246% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 684 (E£ 651) | E£ 416 | + 56% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (E£ 44) | E£ 28 | + 57% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.952
EGP
/
MXN
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Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 36% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,171
(Mex$ 24,347)
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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