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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 169 (CHF 9) | CHF 28 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 119 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 101 (CHF 5.18) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 1.72 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 9 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 4.56 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 80 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 5.06 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 3.70 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 1.89 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 265 (CHF 14) | CHF 17 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 28 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.67 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 3.26 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,231 (CHF 986) | CHF 3,201 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,536 (CHF 489) | CHF 2,520 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,371 (CHF 122) | CHF 182 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,238 (CHF 781) | CHF 1,790 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,439 (CHF 381) | CHF 1,328 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,168 (CHF 60) | CHF 163 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 349 (CHF 18) | CHF 49 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,002 (CHF 410) | CHF 715 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,373 (CHF 122) | CHF 126 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 111 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 13 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 130 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 954 (CHF 49) | CHF 116 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 688 (CHF 35) | CHF 51 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,828 (CHF 94) | CHF 119 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,706 (CHF 87) | CHF 183 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,889 (CHF 17,379) | CHF 26,629 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.71 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 669 (CHF 34) | CHF 61 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 91 (CHF 4.69) | CHF 36 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 88 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 12 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 290 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 585 (CHF 30) | CHF 122 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 89 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 9 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 4.29 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 4.77 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 3.52 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 3.79 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 161 (CHF 8) | CHF 35 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 420 (CHF 22) | CHF 74 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 148 (CHF 8) | CHF 36 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 790 (CHF 41) | CHF 141 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 752 (CHF 39) | CHF 126 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 118 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (CHF 3.88) | CHF 5.22 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 37 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 7 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,759 (CHF 500) | CHF 589 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.31 (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.57 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 913 (CHF 47) | CHF 94 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2019.
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