Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monterrey | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 254 (9,053 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 142 (5,051 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 (2,715 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (1,007 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (1,602 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (1,152 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 119 (4,239 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 56 (1,996 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 (1,502 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (909 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 (9,321 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (1,135 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (653 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monterrey | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,597 (1,126,939 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 18,229 (650,152 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,222 (43,585 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 20,914 (745,913 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 11,261 (401,645 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 933 (33,260 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 493 (17,585 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,774 (205,934 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,603 (92,838 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 112 (3,993 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 (3,075 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monterrey | malabo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,069 (38,132 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 769 (27,443 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,782 (63,562 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,685 (60,095 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 475,152 (16,947,047 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (860 Franc) | 739 Franc | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 508 (18,103 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 90 (3,216 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 104 (3,697 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 375 (13,382 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 684 (24,396 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (2,850 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (2,213 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 83 (2,976 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 47 (1,663 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (1,168 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 209 (7,445 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monterrey | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 (13,579 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 185 (6,607 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (32,431 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 830 (29,621 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 168 (6,003 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (2,664 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (1,934 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,356 (440,707 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.03 (108 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 971 (34,649 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (2,632 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 163% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 434 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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