Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 18% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Queretaro | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 235 (54 zł) | 40 zł | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 129 (30 zł) | 33 zł | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (5.99 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (6 zł) | 11 zł | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 77 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (12 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (8 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 177% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (4.95 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 204 (47 zł) | 33 zł | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 30 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 147% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Queretaro | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,940 (3,456 zł) | 6,195 zł | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,472 (1,960 zł) | 3,731 zł | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 647 (150 zł) | 1,217 zł | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,004 (2,314 zł) | 3,165 zł | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,509 (1,506 zł) | 2,249 zł | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 894 (207 zł) | 390 zł | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 392 (91 zł) | 49 zł | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,496 (1,271 zł) | 1,592 zł | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,451 (567 zł) | 455 zł | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 111 (26 zł) | 51 zł | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (26 zł) | 48 zł | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 780 (180 zł) | 323 zł | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 835 (193 zł) | 124 zł | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,721 (398 zł) | 311 zł | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,147 (265 zł) | 496 zł | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 350,697 (81,122 zł) | 93,824 zł | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (5.09 zł) | 7 zł | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 550 (127 zł) | 125 zł | + 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 182 (42 zł) | 34 zł | + 22% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 65 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 116 (27 zł) | 47 zł | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 586 (136 zł) | 162 zł | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 89% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 66 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 203 (47 zł) | 45 zł | + 5% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Queretaro | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 292 (68 zł) | 83 zł | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 173 (40 zł) | 58 zł | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 554 (128 zł) | 187 zł | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 809 (187 zł) | 155 zł | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 144 (33 zł) | 28 zł | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,834 (3,663 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 82% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.99 (0.46 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 749 (173 zł) | 129 zł | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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