Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 284 (€11) | €16 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 131 (€5.28) | €8 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (€2.10) | €6 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.86) | €0.96 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.42) | €2.79 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (€1.20) | €2.02 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (€3.04) | €5.36 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (€1.78) | €2.11 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.97) | €1.32 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (€1.03) | €2.31 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (€1.18) | €2.05 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €1.07 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,199 (€934) | €1,211 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (€415) | €893 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (€65) | €131 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (€591) | €650 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (€253) | €574 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (€35) | €147 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (€13) | €27 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (€288) | €357 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (€102) | €109 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (€4.27) | €9 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (€3.49) | €13 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 810 (€33) | €79 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (€59) | €86 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (€52) | €116 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (€15,238) | €24,533 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.81) | €1.36 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (€33) | €35 | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (€4.02) | €17 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (€4.09) | €5.75 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (€24) | €24 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (€2.67) | €4.71 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€2.00) | €4.25 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.31) | €3.63 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.26) | €1.71 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (€1.48) | €1.99 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (€10) | €18 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (€14) | €38 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (€5.64) | €18 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (€37) | €87 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (€32) | €53 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (€4.94) | €9 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (€3.16) | €2.65 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.71) | €5.93 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (€446) | €386 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (€0.05) | €0.15 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,348 (€54) | €52 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (€2.41) | €8 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,231 (Mex$ 55,380) in Monterrey.
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