Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 55% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 322 (75 zł) | 34 zł | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 161 (37 zł) | 28 zł | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 78 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (6 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 48 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 106 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (11 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 40 (9 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (5.37 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 329 (76 zł) | 35 zł | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (4.78 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,520 (5,455 zł) | 5,314 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,567 (2,219 zł) | 3,825 zł | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,091 (253 zł) | 860 zł | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 18,965 (4,398 zł) | 3,371 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,301 (1,693 zł) | 2,269 zł | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 845 (196 zł) | 383 zł | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (91 zł) | 45 zł | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,364 (1,708 zł) | 1,833 zł | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,372 (550 zł) | 409 zł | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 111 (26 zł) | 24 zł | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 125 (29 zł) | 32 zł | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,074 (249 zł) | 299 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 691 (160 zł) | 204 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,737 (403 zł) | 321 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,135 (263 zł) | 362 zł | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 415,590 (96,380 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (5.52 zł) | 7 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 834 (193 zł) | 170 zł | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 96 (22 zł) | 27 zł | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 103 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 271 (63 zł) | 39 zł | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 520 (121 zł) | 157 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 71 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (8 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 217 (50 zł) | 63 zł | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 32% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 518 (120 zł) | 72 zł | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 172 (40 zł) | 58 zł | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 893 (207 zł) | 174 zł | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (183 zł) | 142 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 198 (46 zł) | 24 zł | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 48 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,627 (2,464 zł) | 2,144 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.78 (0.64 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 963 (223 zł) | 120 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 966 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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