Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Queretaro | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 188 (HK$77) | HK$87 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 125 (HK$51) | HK$44 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 69 (HK$28) | HK$50 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (HK$16) | HK$33 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (HK$10) | HK$24 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (HK$27) | HK$106 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 55 (HK$23) | HK$33 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (HK$13) | HK$24 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 207 (HK$85) | HK$153 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (HK$14) | HK$17 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 34 (HK$14) | HK$17 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 81% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Queretaro | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 15,182 (HK$6,246) | HK$44,474 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,804 (HK$3,622) | HK$28,143 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 529 (HK$217) | HK$968 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,530 (HK$4,332) | HK$24,786 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,029 (HK$2,480) | HK$17,400 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 438 (HK$180) | HK$824 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 365 (HK$150) | HK$225 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,757 (HK$2,780) | HK$4,866 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,502 (HK$1,029) | HK$1,523 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (HK$43) | HK$90 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 150 (HK$62) | HK$98 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Queretaro | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 777 (HK$320) | HK$675 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 736 (HK$303) | HK$354 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,680 (HK$691) | HK$626 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,238 (HK$509) | HK$1,220 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 412,300 (HK$169,615) | HK$235,062 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (HK$9) | HK$23 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 521 (HK$214) | HK$526 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 208 (HK$85) | HK$91 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 66 (HK$27) | HK$59 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 133 (HK$55) | HK$101 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 560 (HK$231) | HK$369 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (HK$35) | HK$67 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (HK$22) | HK$45 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (HK$20) | HK$44 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (HK$15) | HK$13 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (HK$14) | HK$20 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 216 (HK$89) | HK$265 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Queretaro | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 295 (HK$121) | HK$353 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (HK$68) | HK$209 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,185 (HK$488) | HK$1,653 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 609 (HK$250) | HK$1,004 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (HK$61) | HK$144 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 65 (HK$27) | HK$47 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (HK$19) | HK$64 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,167 (HK$4,594) | HK$3,667 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.87 (HK$0.77) | HK$0.86 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 688 (HK$283) | HK$909 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (HK$29) | HK$69 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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