Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 291 | Mex$ 208 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 150 | Mex$ 150 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 79 | Mex$ 66 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 | Mex$ 19 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 | Mex$ 36 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 29 | Mex$ 30 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 99 | Mex$ 186 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 | Mex$ 52 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 44 | Mex$ 31 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 | Mex$ 34 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 329 | Mex$ 330 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 | Mex$ 30 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 | Mex$ 31 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 32,765 | Mex$ 43,272 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,071 | Mex$ 11,603 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,225 | Mex$ 983 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 26,053 | Mex$ 16,267 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,713 | Mex$ 7,359 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 895 | Mex$ 2,075 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 362 | Mex$ 416 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,542 | Mex$ 8,716 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,690 | Mex$ 1,508 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 122 | Mex$ 137 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 126 | Mex$ 133 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 | Mex$ 937 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 769 | Mex$ 905 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,663 | Mex$ 1,611 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,318 | Mex$ 1,305 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 445,093 | Mex$ 324,744 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 | Mex$ 18 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 901 | Mex$ 960 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 83 | Mex$ 482 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 85 | Mex$ 87 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 441 | Mex$ 85 | + 418% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 608 | Mex$ 1,291 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 77 | Mex$ 104 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 67 | Mex$ 38 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 76 | Mex$ 41 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 37 | Mex$ 31 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 41 | Mex$ 55 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 236 | Mex$ 249 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 364 | Mex$ 472 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 167 | Mex$ 146 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 674 | Mex$ 854 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 861 | Mex$ 1,244 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 194 | Mex$ 148 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 | Mex$ 80 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 60 | Mex$ 46 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,239 | Mex$ 15,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.34 | Mex$ 1.00 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 922 | Mex$ 1,926 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 | Mex$ 58 | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 874 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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