- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Morelia
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morelia, Mexico compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morelia (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 98 ($5.56) | $12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 75 ($4.27) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 ($2.68) | $4.67 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 ($0.81) | $1.01 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 ($1.54) | $3.59 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 ($0.91) | $5.41 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 45 ($2.54) | $8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 29 ($1.64) | $4.46 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 ($1.01) | $2.35 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 ($0.93) | $1.88 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 135 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 ($1.15) | $2.65 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 ($0.78) | $3.04 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Morelia (Mexico) is 74% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,098 ($402) | $2,100 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,413 ($250) | $1,683 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 633 ($36) | $188 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 9,213 ($522) | $1,183 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,934 ($223) | $994 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 496 ($28) | $173 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 456 ($26) | $76 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,666 ($491) | $336 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,387 ($79) | $102 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 74 ($4.17) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 36 ($2.05) | $16 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Morelia (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 638 ($36) | $42 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 651 ($37) | $34 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,119 ($63) | $72 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 722 ($41) | $80 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Morelia (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 268,611 ($15,219) | $22,500 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 ($0.77) | $0.69 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 567 ($32) | $60 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 140 ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Morelia (Mexico) is 75% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 119 ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 82 ($4.64) | $35 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 266 ($15) | $160 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 53 ($3.00) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.48) | $3.46 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.49) | $5.18 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 ($1.40) | $3.38 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 20 ($1.16) | $2.90 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 68 ($3.83) | $21 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Morelia (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 182 ($10) | $46 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 357 ($20) | $60 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 613 ($35) | $63 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 66 ($3.71) | $8 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 ($2.27) | $4.04 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 31 ($1.73) | $5.00 | - 65% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,400 ($136) | $124 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.88 ($0.11) | $0.15 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 642 ($36) | $66 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 43 ($2.45) | $10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 586 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.05666
USD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Morelia (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,685
(Mex$ 47,387)
in Morelia.
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