- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Morelia
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morelia, Mexico compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morelia (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 107 ($5.95) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 79 ($4.39) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 48 ($2.68) | $5.26 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 ($0.86) | $0.99 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 ($1.60) | $3.59 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 ($1.00) | $5.70 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 47 ($2.60) | $8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 29 ($1.62) | $4.01 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 ($0.98) | $2.45 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 ($0.97) | $1.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 133 ($7) | $14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 ($1.19) | $2.76 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 ($0.77) | $2.61 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Morelia (Mexico) is 75% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,779 ($432) | $2,100 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,533 ($252) | $1,683 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 633 ($35) | $295 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,210 ($401) | $1,183 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,999 ($222) | $994 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 570 ($32) | $168 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 405 ($22) | $76 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,666 ($482) | $377 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,387 ($77) | $103 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 71 ($3.94) | $16 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 98 ($5.47) | $16 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Morelia (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 689 ($38) | $42 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 587 ($33) | $34 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,134 ($63) | $72 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 711 ($40) | $80 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Morelia (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 264,467 ($14,699) | $22,500 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 ($0.80) | $0.77 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 567 ($32) | $60 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 160 ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Morelia (Mexico) is 72% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 ($5.62) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 125 ($7) | $31 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 421 ($23) | $170 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 51 ($2.83) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.47) | $3.18 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 ($2.52) | $4.59 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 ($1.38) | $3.63 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 ($1.26) | $2.39 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 64 ($3.58) | $17 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Morelia (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 242 ($13) | $49 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 129 ($7) | $25 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 357 ($20) | $75 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 547 ($30) | $63 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 66 ($3.64) | $9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 ($2.23) | $4.04 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 ($1.87) | $5.00 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,727 ($596) | $429 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 13 ($0.73) | $0.15 | + 387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 642 ($36) | $66 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 44 ($2.46) | $10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 748 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05558
USD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Morelia (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,100
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,678
(Mex$ 48,193)
in Morelia.
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