Cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 209 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 162 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.76 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 67 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.64 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 34 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 35 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.45 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 181 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 59 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.07 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.50 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 32 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 221 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 31 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,429 (Mex$ 24,684) | Mex$ 43,272 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,149 (Mex$ 19,850) | Mex$ 11,603 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (Mex$ 3,907) | Mex$ 983 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,120 (Mex$ 19,347) | Mex$ 16,267 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $838 (Mex$ 14,478) | Mex$ 7,359 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $136 (Mex$ 2,348) | Mex$ 2,075 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (Mex$ 804) | Mex$ 416 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (Mex$ 4,821) | Mex$ 8,716 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 1,508 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 137 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 133 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $38 (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 937 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (Mex$ 986) | Mex$ 892 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Mex$ 1,819) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (Mex$ 1,692) | Mex$ 1,305 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,464 (Mex$ 474,476) | Mex$ 324,744 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 878 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 410 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 87 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 85 | + 379% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (Mex$ 2,034) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 104 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.35 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 38 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.16 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 41 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.09 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 31 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 55 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 186 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 472 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 146 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (Mex$ 1,246) | Mex$ 854 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (Mex$ 1,241) | Mex$ 1,244 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 148 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 80 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.34 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 46 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $463 (Mex$ 7,993) | Mex$ 15,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 519% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 1,926 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 58 | + 114% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 100 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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