Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 221 (CHF 11) | CHF 27 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 130 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.67 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 8 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 3.66 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 3.95 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 28 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.65 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 32 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 2.01 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 238 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.61 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 16 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 2.79 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 76% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,763 (CHF 656) | CHF 3,991 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,236 (CHF 475) | CHF 3,124 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 936 (CHF 48) | CHF 160 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,719 (CHF 705) | CHF 2,486 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,510 (CHF 335) | CHF 1,680 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 860 (CHF 44) | CHF 123 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 407 (CHF 21) | CHF 50 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,694 (CHF 447) | CHF 594 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,444 (CHF 126) | CHF 116 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 93 (CHF 4.78) | CHF 13 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (CHF 4.67) | CHF 25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,040 (CHF 53) | CHF 108 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 710 (CHF 36) | CHF 54 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,633 (CHF 84) | CHF 126 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,151 (CHF 59) | CHF 189 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 428,111 (CHF 22,002) | CHF 32,454 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 1.96 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 435 (CHF 22) | CHF 70 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 160 (CHF 8) | CHF 35 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 275 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 446 (CHF 23) | CHF 125 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 50 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 9 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 4.29 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 4.96 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.99 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 3.99 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 162 (CHF 8) | CHF 39 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 197 (CHF 10) | CHF 88 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 144 (CHF 7) | CHF 38 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 659 (CHF 34) | CHF 119 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 599 (CHF 31) | CHF 110 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 145 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 4.87 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,535 (CHF 490) | CHF 589 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.33 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 899 (CHF 46) | CHF 92 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 64 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 9 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 221 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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