Cost of living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico compared to Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 60 ($3.19) | $12 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 65 ($3.45) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 ($2.22) | $5.25 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 ($0.91) | $0.90 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 ($1.32) | $2.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 11 ($0.61) | $3.83 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 ($1.99) | $5.51 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 ($1.91) | $5.07 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 55 ($2.94) | $4.20 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 13 ($0.66) | $1.75 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 100 ($5.31) | $13 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 26 ($1.39) | $1.80 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 ($1.42) | $2.55 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 14,667 ($779) | $2,044 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,500 ($345) | $1,273 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,217 ($65) | $133 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,200 ($382) | $1,136 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,500 ($186) | $781 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 608 ($32) | $67 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 350 ($19) | $49 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,917 ($367) | $304 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,397 ($74) | $115 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 91 ($4.85) | $10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 62 ($3.30) | $17 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 825 ($44) | $38 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 450 ($24) | $32 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 967 ($51) | $66 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 550 ($29) | $75 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 195,000 ($10,351) | $22,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 ($0.64) | $0.55 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 332 ($18) | $84 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 197 ($10) | $21 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 60 ($3.19) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 48 ($2.52) | $20 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 460 ($24) | $113 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 158 ($8) | $5.26 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 36 ($1.91) | $3.20 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 ($3.34) | $5.42 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 ($1.31) | $2.93 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 ($1.01) | $1.55 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 168 ($9) | $18 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 319 ($17) | $37 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 100 ($5.31) | $21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 100 ($5.31) | $144 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 400 ($21) | $50 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 80 ($4.25) | $10 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 30 ($1.59) | $3.50 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 ($1.59) | $3.00 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 7,154 ($380) | $430 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.00 ($0.21) | $0.10 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 683 ($36) | $30 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 ($2.39) | $5.17 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 594 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,600
in Charlotte, North Carolina
you would need to make just about $2,742
(Mex$ 51,663)
in Playa del Carmen.
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