Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 72% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Puebla | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 208 (£8) | £16 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 156 (£6) | £8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (£2.56) | £3.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (£1.03) | £1.16 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (£1.48) | £4.11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 33 (£1.30) | £1.98 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (£2.79) | £4.16 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (£1.55) | £2.01 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (£1.28) | £0.81 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 32 (£1.23) | £1.91 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 (£8) | £10 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (£1.25) | £2.27 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (£0.75) | £1.13 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 82% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Puebla | London | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 17,647 (£688) | £4,246 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,310 (£363) | £3,327 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,561 (£61) | £175 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,837 (£384) | £2,939 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,957 (£193) | £1,727 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 793 (£31) | £140 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 389 (£15) | £29 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,843 (£267) | £256 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,290 (£128) | £98 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (£3.37) | £5.21 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 115 (£4.47) | £14 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Puebla | London | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 711 (£28) | £77 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 458 (£18) | £37 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,914 (£75) | £87 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,003 (£39) | £99 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 82% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 82% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Puebla | London | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 441,411 (£17,210) | £27,978 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (£0.93) | £1.44 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 431 (£17) | £177 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 229 (£9) | £23 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Puebla | London | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (£4.11) | £2.43 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 276 (£11) | £7 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 851 (£33) | £57 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (£2.79) | £3.79 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (£2.44) | £2.17 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (£2.60) | £5.40 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (£1.14) | £1.86 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (£1.08) | £2.17 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 245 (£10) | £16 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Puebla | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 324 (£13) | £45 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 189 (£7) | £27 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 958 (£37) | £104 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 538 (£21) | £78 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 173 (£7) | £12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 89 (£3.48) | £3.61 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 67 (£2.61) | £7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,294 (£596) | £444 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.01 (£0.04) | £0.11 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,446 (£56) | £48 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (£2.83) | £15 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 72% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,448 prices entered by 233 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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