Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 188 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 152 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 58 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.89 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 41 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 22 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 71 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 44 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.25 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 25 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 243 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.71 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 23 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 251% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,543 (Mex$ 44,644) | Mex$ 11,089 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,789 (Mex$ 31,414) | Mex$ 6,094 | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $254 (Mex$ 4,464) | Mex$ 945 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,292 (Mex$ 22,675) | Mex$ 8,437 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,006 (Mex$ 17,660) | Mex$ 4,218 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $191 (Mex$ 3,348) | Mex$ 1,031 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (Mex$ 1,194) | Mex$ 394 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $346 (Mex$ 6,083) | Mex$ 6,500 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $211 (Mex$ 3,709) | Mex$ 2,090 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 90 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 139 | + 350% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (Mex$ 1,033) | Mex$ 959 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 608 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (Mex$ 1,877) | Mex$ 1,408 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $151 (Mex$ 2,644) | Mex$ 1,273 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,359 (Mex$ 497,876) | Mex$ 358,702 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 23 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 482 | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 221 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 69 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 226 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (Mex$ 2,240) | Mex$ 802 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.41 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 65 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 52 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 62 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 36 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 33 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 268 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Mex$ 800) | Mex$ 315 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 183 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (Mex$ 3,419) | Mex$ 866 | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (Mex$ 1,124) | Mex$ 700 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 129 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.22 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 76 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.45 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 44 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (Mex$ 7,481) | Mex$ 9,947 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Mex$ 3.50) | Mex$ 2.49 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (Mex$ 997) | Mex$ 1,143 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 67 | + 78% | |
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TOTAL | + 90% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 480 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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