Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 235 ($13) | $17 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 129 ($7) | $11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 ($3.84) | $5.58 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 ($1.48) | $0.96 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 ($2.11) | $5.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 ($1.56) | $4.42 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 77 ($4.40) | $4.80 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 ($2.87) | $3.89 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 ($1.85) | $2.27 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 ($1.22) | $3.02 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 204 ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 ($1.83) | $2.85 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 30 ($1.72) | $2.06 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,940 ($854) | $2,266 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,472 ($484) | $1,712 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 647 ($37) | $276 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,004 ($572) | $1,667 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,509 ($372) | $1,298 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 894 ($51) | $131 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 392 ($22) | $46 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,496 ($314) | $254 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,451 ($140) | $287 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 111 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 ($7) | $28 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 780 ($45) | $61 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 835 ($48) | $43 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,721 ($98) | $85 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,147 ($66) | $152 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 350,697 ($20,050) | $28,742 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 ($1.26) | $0.91 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 591 ($34) | $85 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 ($10) | $19 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 65 ($3.69) | $5.29 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 116 ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 586 ($34) | $181 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 ($4.58) | $8 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 ($3.15) | $4.36 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 66 ($3.80) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 ($1.62) | $5.44 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 ($1.80) | $1.55 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 203 ($12) | $36 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 292 ($17) | $42 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 173 ($10) | $20 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 554 ($32) | $170 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 809 ($46) | $62 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 144 ($8) | $13 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 ($4.30) | $5.68 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 ($2.41) | $5.84 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,834 ($905) | $574 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.99 ($0.11) | $0.16 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 749 ($43) | $60 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 ($4.05) | $8 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 660 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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