- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Morelia
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morelia, Mexico compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morelia (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 90 ($4.52) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 86 ($4.31) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 ($2.33) | $5.39 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 ($0.79) | $1.05 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 ($1.68) | $3.59 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 ($0.89) | $6 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 47 ($2.35) | $9 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 ($1.78) | $5.44 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 17 ($0.84) | $2.30 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 ($0.87) | $1.88 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 137 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 ($1.14) | $2.66 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13 ($0.67) | $2.26 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Morelia (Mexico) is 77% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,978 ($399) | $2,100 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,483 ($224) | $1,683 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,012 ($51) | $272 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,477 ($374) | $1,183 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,293 ($215) | $994 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 922 ($46) | $178 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 371 ($19) | $76 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,109 ($405) | $386 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,377 ($69) | $104 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 74 ($3.72) | $17 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 98 ($4.92) | $17 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Morelia (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 698 ($35) | $42 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 556 ($28) | $34 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,134 ($57) | $72 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 711 ($36) | $80 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Morelia (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 252,222 ($12,610) | $22,500 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 ($0.75) | $0.80 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 578 ($29) | $60 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 ($8) | $19 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Morelia (Mexico) is 74% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 ($4.66) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 145 ($7) | $31 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 421 ($21) | $170 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 61 ($3.04) | $7 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.22) | $3.18 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 45 ($2.26) | $4.82 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 ($1.20) | $3.63 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 ($1.22) | $2.39 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 66 ($3.28) | $17 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Morelia (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 231 ($12) | $49 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 ($6) | $25 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 775 ($39) | $64 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 557 ($28) | $63 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 64 ($3.18) | $9 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 40 ($1.98) | $4.04 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 ($1.66) | $5.00 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,395 ($520) | $427 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 13 ($0.66) | $0.15 | + 338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 625 ($31) | $66 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 ($2.24) | $10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 825 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05000
USD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Morelia (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,900
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,453
(Mex$ 49,070)
in Morelia.
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