Cost of living in Cuernavaca, Mexico vs Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 184 ($9) | $14 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 ($4.16) | $8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 ($2.75) | $3.69 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 ($0.95) | $0.78 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 ($1.80) | $2.60 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 ($1.23) | $3.97 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 82 ($3.95) | $7 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 ($1.84) | $3.76 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 ($1.22) | $1.69 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 ($1.14) | $2.89 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 ($13) | $17 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 23 ($1.12) | $1.46 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 ($0.82) | $1.95 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,838 ($711) | $1,785 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,082 ($292) | $1,309 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,518 ($73) | $138 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,990 ($431) | $1,159 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,382 ($210) | $816 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 793 ($38) | $70 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 358 ($17) | $40 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,518 ($265) | $330 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,667 ($80) | $102 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 ($4.76) | $10 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 ($4.59) | $17 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 874 ($42) | $41 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 533 ($26) | $61 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,326 ($64) | $93 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,395 ($67) | $100 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 256,398 ($12,290) | $23,164 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($0.92) | $0.60 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 491 ($24) | $24 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 169 ($8) | $19 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 63 ($3.03) | $5.07 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 235 ($11) | $84 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 653 ($31) | $105 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 ($3.16) | $5.80 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 ($2.34) | $3.97 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 ($2.50) | $5.41 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 ($1.35) | $2.79 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 ($1.48) | $2.14 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 162 ($8) | $17 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 321 ($15) | $46 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 ($7) | $25 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 738 ($35) | $106 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 906 ($43) | $67 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 82 ($3.93) | $10 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 60 ($2.86) | $4.50 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 ($2.00) | $5.64 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,609 ($461) | $430 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.17 ($0.15) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 783 ($38) | $81 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 ($2.46) | $5.91 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,300 in Charlottesville, Virginia you would need to make just about $2,704 (Mex$ 56,417) in Cuernavaca.
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