Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Riverside, California | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 208 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 150 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 66 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.07 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 36 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.81 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 30 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 186 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.47 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 52 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.89 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 31 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 34 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 330 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.43 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 30 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Riverside, California | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,212 (Mex$ 55,489) | Mex$ 43,272 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,928 (Mex$ 33,318) | Mex$ 11,603 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (Mex$ 3,775) | Mex$ 983 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,718 (Mex$ 29,687) | Mex$ 16,267 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,238 (Mex$ 21,388) | Mex$ 7,359 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $153 (Mex$ 2,643) | Mex$ 2,075 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (Mex$ 1,095) | Mex$ 416 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $318 (Mex$ 5,486) | Mex$ 8,716 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $199 (Mex$ 3,430) | Mex$ 1,508 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 137 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 133 | + 291% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 859) | Mex$ 937 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 905 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (Mex$ 1,338) | Mex$ 1,611 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (Mex$ 1,317) | Mex$ 1,305 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,255 (Mex$ 401,800) | Mex$ 324,744 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (Mex$ 1,885) | Mex$ 960 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 482 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 87 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 85 | + 479% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (Mex$ 1,503) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 104 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.94 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 38 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 41 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 31 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 55 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 249 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Riverside, California | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 472 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 146 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 854 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (Mex$ 1,387) | Mex$ 1,244 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 148 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 80 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 46 | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $554 (Mex$ 9,564) | Mex$ 15,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Mex$ 2.07) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Mex$ 842) | Mex$ 1,926 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 58 | + 216% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 230 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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