Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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Puebla | Dortmund | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 252 (€14) | €12 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (€3.07) | €3.99 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.53) | €1.26 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (€1.97) | €3.08 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.44) | €2.45 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (€3.24) | €5.20 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.61) | €2.18 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (€1.81) | €1.58 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 38 (€2.08) | €0.98 | + 112% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (€12) | €5.56 | + 125% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (€1.89) | €1.97 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (€1.06) | €1.22 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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Puebla | Dortmund | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,906 (€1,098) | €1,069 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,046 (€609) | €706 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,561 (€86) | €153 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,837 (€543) | €522 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,957 (€274) | €425 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 793 (€44) | €109 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 522 (€29) | €21 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,504 (€359) | €448 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,290 (€182) | €92 | + 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (€4.77) | €4.89 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 101 (€5.58) | €12 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 711 (€39) | €77 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 458 (€25) | €37 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,702 (€94) | €86 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 991 (€55) | €112 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 347,092 (€19,151) | €22,774 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (€1.24) | €1.62 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 594 (€33) | €79 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 243 (€13) | €15 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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Puebla | Dortmund | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (€5.82) | €6 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 276 (€15) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 720 (€40) | €45 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (€3.95) | €3.41 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€3.45) | €2.01 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (€3.68) | €2.40 | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.62) | €1.24 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (€1.52) | €1.14 | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 245 (€14) | €16 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is about the same as in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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Puebla | Dortmund | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 324 (€18) | €34 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 153 (€8) | €23 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 958 (€53) | €51 | + 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 649 (€36) | €49 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 173 (€10) | €7 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 87 (€4.78) | €2.86 | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 63 (€3.46) | €2.98 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,294 (€844) | €677 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.01 (€0.06) | €0.10 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,540 (€85) | €29 | + 193% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (€3.90) | €5.73 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 291 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Dortmund you would need to make just about €2,556 (Mex$ 46,323) in Puebla.
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