Cost of living in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 231 ($13) | $17 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 138 ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 ($3.64) | $5.67 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 ($1.64) | $0.95 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 48 ($2.80) | $4.12 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 ($1.46) | $5.34 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 90 ($5.24) | $5.29 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 ($2.62) | $3.80 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 ($1.86) | $1.93 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 ($1.67) | $3.45 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 233 ($14) | $15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 ($1.95) | $2.37 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 ($1.50) | $1.92 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 26,050 ($1,516) | $1,602 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,426 ($490) | $1,166 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,023 ($60) | $160 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,938 ($811) | $1,208 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,745 ($393) | $894 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 620 ($36) | $118 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 361 ($21) | $39 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,238 ($421) | $231 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,913 ($111) | $105 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 ($6) | $13 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 108 ($6) | $19 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 752 ($44) | $39 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 492 ($29) | $45 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,395 ($81) | $88 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 922 ($54) | $82 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 309,375 ($18,006) | $20,596 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.35) | $0.76 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 492 ($29) | $33 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 190 ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 71 ($4.14) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 151 ($9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 484 ($28) | $182 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 92 ($5.38) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 ($2.78) | $4.36 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 ($3.96) | $4.29 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 42 ($2.46) | $3.47 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 50 ($2.93) | $1.77 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 251 ($15) | $18 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 340 ($20) | $33 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 134 ($8) | $23 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 431 ($25) | $168 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 704 ($41) | $64 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 175 ($10) | $6 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 ($4.20) | $4.78 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.57) | $4.83 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,667 ($504) | $421 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.88 ($0.17) | $0.37 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 798 ($46) | $27 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 64 ($3.75) | $8 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 277 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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