Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 284 (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 131 (€5.17) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (€2.06) | €3.67 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.84) | €0.97 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.39) | €2.28 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (€1.17) | €1.87 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (€2.98) | €5.47 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (€1.75) | €1.70 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.95) | €1.22 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (€1.01) | €1.71 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 257 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (€1.16) | €2.45 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.80) | €1.18 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,199 (€915) | €1,020 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (€406) | €836 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (€63) | €155 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (€578) | €779 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (€248) | €531 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (€34) | €123 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (€13) | €29 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (€282) | €383 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (€100) | €117 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (€4.19) | €11 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (€3.42) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 810 (€32) | €79 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (€23) | €43 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (€58) | €93 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (€50) | €129 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (€14,921) | €23,515 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.79) | €1.34 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (€32) | €48 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (€3.93) | €28 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (€4.00) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (€11) | €9 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (€23) | €26 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (€2.62) | €4.50 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€1.96) | €3.72 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.26) | €3.39 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.23) | €1.36 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (€1.45) | €2.40 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (€10) | €22 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (€14) | €35 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (€5.52) | €21 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (€36) | €48 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (€31) | €51 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (€4.84) | €8 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (€3.10) | €3.09 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.67) | €4.65 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (€437) | €438 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (€0.05) | €0.23 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,504 (€59) | €27 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (€2.36) | €6 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 688 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,851 (Mex$ 46,921) in Monterrey.
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