Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba)
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Mexico City | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (16 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (9 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (4.18 CUC) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (1.71 CUC) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (3.30 CUC) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (1.65 CUC) | 4.39 CUC | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 100 (5.95 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (2.97 CUC) | 1.69 CUC | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (2.14 CUC) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (1.83 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (17 CUC) | 13 CUC | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (2.07 CUC) | 2.39 CUC | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (1.37 CUC) | 1.00 CUC | + 37% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Mexico City | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,548 (1,887 CUC) | 2,000 CUC | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,258 (973 CUC) | 1,500 CUC | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,108 (66 CUC) | 681 CUC | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,912 (1,311 CUC) | 3,131 CUC | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,670 (638 CUC) | 2,215 CUC | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (42 CUC) | 264 CUC | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (25 CUC) | 221 CUC | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (455 CUC) | 526 CUC | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (168 CUC) | 80 CUC | + 110% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (8 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (5.76 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 (61 CUC) | 186 CUC | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (49 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (108 CUC) | 417 CUC | - 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (82 CUC) | 354 CUC | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (20,248 CUC) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (1.40 CUC) | 3.75 CUC | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (28 CUC) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (10 CUC) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Mexico City | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (7 CUC) | 4.99 CUC | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (16 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 838 (50 CUC) | 84 CUC | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (4.04 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (3.86 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (3.86 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (2.60 CUC) | 4.99 CUC | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (2.11 CUC) | 2.99 CUC | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (20 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Mexico City | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (24 CUC) | 108 CUC | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 178 (11 CUC) | 92 CUC | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,337 (80 CUC) | 30 CUC | + 167% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,172 (70 CUC) | 65 CUC | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 204 (12 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (4.93 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (2.80 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,975 (776 CUC) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (0.21 CUC) | 1.00 CUC | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,182 (71 CUC) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (4.40 CUC) | 29 CUC | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
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These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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