- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Pachuca
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pachuca, Mexico compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Pachuca (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 75 ($3.99) | $12 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 67 ($3.60) | $8 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 35 ($1.89) | $5.26 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 ($0.86) | $0.99 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 39 ($2.06) | $3.59 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 ($1.01) | $5.70 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 53 ($2.83) | $8 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 ($1.88) | $4.01 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 ($1.26) | $2.45 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 ($1.17) | $1.88 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 ($11) | $14 | - 16% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 ($1.05) | $2.76 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 ($1.02) | $2.61 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Pachuca (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,272 ($655) | $2,100 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,001 ($320) | $1,683 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,181 ($116) | $295 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 6,552 ($350) | $1,183 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,794 ($203) | $994 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,827 ($98) | $168 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 467 ($25) | $76 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,313 ($390) | $377 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,899 ($101) | $103 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 75 ($3.99) | $16 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 150 ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Pachuca (Mexico) is 3% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 734 ($39) | $42 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 691 ($37) | $34 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,103 ($59) | $72 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 750 ($40) | $80 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Pachuca (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 260,478 ($13,908) | $22,500 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 ($0.80) | $0.77 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 552 ($29) | $60 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 108 ($5.75) | $18 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Pachuca (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 111 ($5.91) | $7 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 169 ($9) | $31 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 410 ($22) | $170 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 64 ($3.40) | $7 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 ($2.51) | $3.18 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 ($2.61) | $4.59 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 ($1.89) | $3.63 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 ($1.53) | $2.39 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 ($4.05) | $17 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Pachuca (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 210 ($11) | $49 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 103 ($5.49) | $25 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,267 ($68) | $75 | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 533 ($28) | $63 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 68 ($3.63) | $9 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 42 ($2.27) | $4.04 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 26 ($1.41) | $5.00 | - 72% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,500 ($561) | $429 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 7 ($0.37) | $0.15 | + 148% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 650 ($35) | $66 | - 48% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 ($2.40) | $10 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pachuca (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,506
(Mex$ 46,931)
in Pachuca.
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