Cost of living in Queretaro, Mexico vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 278 ($13) | $13 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 109 ($5.23) | $7 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 58 ($2.76) | $3.27 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 ($1.01) | $0.79 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 ($2.18) | $2.17 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 33 ($1.60) | $2.93 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 70 ($3.35) | $5.55 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 ($2.12) | $3.27 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 ($1.42) | $1.63 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 ($1.01) | $2.07 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 294 ($14) | $14 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 ($1.56) | $1.70 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 ($0.86) | $1.91 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,428 ($883) | $1,253 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,173 ($392) | $936 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,042 ($50) | $166 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,077 ($531) | $989 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,887 ($234) | $769 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 571 ($27) | $96 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 365 ($17) | $48 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 10,278 ($493) | $299 | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,731 ($131) | $96 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 97 ($4.66) | $12 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 ($3.84) | $20 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 810 ($39) | $42 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 589 ($28) | $33 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,561 ($75) | $82 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,081 ($52) | $103 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 367,749 ($17,627) | $21,300 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($0.90) | $0.58 | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 ($28) | $48 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 133 ($6) | $13 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 70 ($3.35) | $7 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 191 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 666 ($32) | $131 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 ($3.63) | $5.89 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 ($2.38) | $2.89 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 70 ($3.35) | $4.96 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 ($1.33) | $3.10 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 ($1.68) | $1.56 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 238 ($11) | $17 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 382 ($18) | $44 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 167 ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 539 ($26) | $124 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 658 ($32) | $53 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 134 ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 66 ($3.16) | $4.89 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 ($1.83) | $4.21 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,967 ($526) | $432 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.89 ($0.09) | $0.11 | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,022 ($49) | $34 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 ($2.77) | $6 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,200 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $2,677 (Mex$ 55,858) in Queretaro.
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