Cost of living in Villahermosa, Mexico vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 199 (S/. 35) | S/. 24 | + 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 110 (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (S/. 11) | S/. 7 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (S/. 3.27) | S/. 4.20 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 42 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (S/. 3.90) | S/. 3.81 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.41 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (S/. 3.70) | S/. 2.44 | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (S/. 3.66) | S/. 5.23 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 207 (S/. 36) | S/. 42 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (S/. 4.91) | S/. 7 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (S/. 2.94) | S/. 1.62 | + 81% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Villahermosa (Mexico) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,929 (S/. 2,435) | S/. 2,914 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,640 (S/. 1,511) | S/. 1,676 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,267 (S/. 396) | S/. 205 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,253 (S/. 1,443) | S/. 2,252 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,358 (S/. 937) | S/. 1,169 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 2,441 (S/. 427) | S/. 160 | + 167% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 458 (S/. 80) | S/. 69 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 9,194 (S/. 1,607) | S/. 1,261 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,972 (S/. 345) | S/. 339 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 129 (S/. 23) | S/. 34 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 62 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 38% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 914 (S/. 160) | S/. 155 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 747 (S/. 131) | S/. 89 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,331 (S/. 233) | S/. 249 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,228 (S/. 215) | S/. 248 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 225,446 (S/. 39,414) | S/. 66,001 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (S/. 3.13) | S/. 3.71 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 567 (S/. 99) | S/. 122 | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 243 (S/. 43) | S/. 38 | + 12% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 51 (S/. 9) | S/. 21 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 170 (S/. 30) | S/. 22 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 581 (S/. 101) | S/. 73 | + 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (S/. 15) | S/. 19 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 41 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (S/. 9) | S/. 17 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 22 (S/. 3.85) | S/. 4.59 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (S/. 4.50) | S/. 4.43 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 149 (S/. 26) | S/. 43 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Villahermosa (Mexico) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 370 (S/. 65) | S/. 35 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 121 (S/. 21) | S/. 34 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,111 (S/. 194) | S/. 90 | + 117% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 805 (S/. 141) | S/. 107 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 109 (S/. 19) | S/. 25 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 64 (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,946 (S/. 1,564) | S/. 1,819 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.63 (S/. 0.46) | S/. 0.61 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 972 (S/. 170) | S/. 163 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 54 (S/. 9) | S/. 16 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Villahermosa (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 8,500 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 8,151 (Mex$ 46,621) in Villahermosa.
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