Cost of living in Reynosa, Mexico vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Reynosa (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 101 (€4.08) | €16 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 89 (€3.57) | €9 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (€2.57) | €3.67 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.77) | €0.97 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (€1.12) | €2.28 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.76) | €1.87 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 63 (€2.52) | €5.47 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (€1.28) | €1.70 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.75) | €1.22 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (€0.75) | €1.71 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 143 (€5.74) | €7 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 24 (€0.95) | €2.45 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13 (€0.50) | €1.18 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Reynosa (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,810 (€274) | €1,020 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,201 (€209) | €836 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,605 (€64) | €155 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,543 (€263) | €779 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,967 (€119) | €531 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,650 (€66) | €123 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 439 (€18) | €29 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,542 (€303) | €383 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,708 (€69) | €117 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (€2.88) | €11 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 99 (€3.97) | €10 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Reynosa (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 639 (€26) | €79 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 542 (€22) | €43 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,170 (€47) | €93 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 893 (€36) | €129 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Reynosa (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 182,500 (€7,333) | €23,515 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 12 (€0.49) | €1.34 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 401 (€16) | €48 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 403 (€16) | €28 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Reynosa (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 46 (€1.85) | €7 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 134 (€5.38) | €9 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 413 (€17) | €26 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 58 (€2.33) | €4.50 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.67) | €3.72 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 35 (€1.42) | €3.39 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (€0.95) | €1.36 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 20 (€0.81) | €2.40 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 122 (€4.91) | €22 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Reynosa (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 307 (€12) | €35 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 111 (€4.47) | €21 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 774 (€31) | €48 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 544 (€22) | €51 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 84 (€3.38) | €8 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (€2.23) | €3.09 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (€1.37) | €4.65 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,000 (€603) | €438 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.50 (€0.06) | €0.23 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 565 (€23) | €27 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (€2.00) | €6 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Reynosa (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,284 (Mex$ 31,948) in Reynosa.
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