Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Memphis, Tennessee or in Queretaro? You can help!
Improve the prices for Memphis, Tennessee! Improve the prices for Queretaro!
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 438 prices entered by 45 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Queretaro | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 231 ($13) | $13 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 130 ($8) | $8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 ($3.93) | $2.69 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 ($1.56) | $0.84 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 ($2.03) | $2.36 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 ($1.59) | $3.59 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 79 ($4.60) | $4.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 ($2.90) | $3.19 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 ($1.93) | $1.47 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 ($1.25) | $2.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 182 ($11) | $14 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 ($1.82) | $2.01 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 31 ($1.83) | $1.56 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Queretaro | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,900 ($866) | $1,638 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,038 ($525) | $933 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 711 ($41) | $186 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,304 ($657) | $1,079 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,261 ($422) | $771 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 784 ($46) | $96 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 ($23) | $53 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,496 ($319) | $303 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,451 ($142) | $96 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 111 ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Queretaro | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 774 ($45) | $42 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 835 ($48) | $33 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,671 ($97) | $82 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,147 ($67) | $103 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Queretaro | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 346,687 ($20,140) | $21,300 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 ($1.30) | $0.79 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 550 ($32) | $48 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 193 ($11) | $12 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Queretaro | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 65 ($3.75) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 116 ($7) | $8 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 586 ($34) | $131 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 ($4.44) | $5.89 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 ($3.16) | $2.89 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 62 ($3.59) | $4.96 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 ($1.84) | $3.10 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 ($1.83) | $1.56 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 196 ($11) | $17 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Queretaro | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 282 ($16) | $44 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 161 ($9) | $23 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 554 ($32) | $140 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 809 ($47) | $56 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 144 ($8) | $10 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 ($4.37) | $4.85 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 ($2.45) | $4.43 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,982 ($928) | $432 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.99 ($0.12) | $0.11 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 749 ($44) | $32 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 ($4.12) | $7 | - 40% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 438 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.05809
USD
/
MXN
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 9% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Dubai
- Cost of living in New York City is 20% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Lisbon is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 85% more expensive than in Chapeco
- Cost of living in Toronto is 26% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Singapore is 23% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 36% more expensive than in Toledo, Ohio
- Cost of living in Oporto is 13% cheaper than in Lisbon
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,200 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $3,939 (Mex$ 67,802) in Queretaro.
Do you live in Memphis, Tennessee? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Baltimore, Maryland (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Winnipeg (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Denver, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Austin, Texas (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Queretaro (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Salvador (El Salvador)
Prices recently added
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Samara costs руб 90 (34 minutes ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Lima costs S/. 18 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Singapore costs SGD $25,314 (about 1 hour ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Los Angeles, California costs $530 (about 2 hours ago)
- Jeans (levis 501 or similar) in Istanbul costs 1,143TL (about 4 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in London costs £3,050 (about 5 hours ago)