Cost of living in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
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| Food in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 213 ($11) | $16 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 127 ($6) | $9 | 28% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 58 ($2.92) | $4.47 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 24 ($1.18) | $1.07 | 10% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 31 ($1.54) | $3.00 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 23 ($1.17) | $3.28 | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 69 ($3.47) | $4.96 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 41 ($2.07) | $3.11 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 29 ($1.45) | $1.07 | 35% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 34 ($1.69) | $1.89 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 239 ($12) | $15 | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 34 ($1.69) | $1.97 | 14% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 22 ($1.11) | $2.04 | 45% |
| Housing in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 23,680 ($1,185) | $2,140 | 45% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 9,563 ($479) | $1,593 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,415 ($71) | $209 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 13,976 ($700) | $1,510 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,502 ($325) | $1,174 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 973 ($49) | $148 | 67% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 376 ($19) | $57 | 67% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,690 ($385) | $419 | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,579 ($79) | $100 | 21% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 89 ($4.47) | $15 | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 74 ($3.68) | $15 | 76% |
| Clothes in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 822 ($41) | $44 | 7% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 574 ($29) | $36 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,235 ($62) | $78 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 711 ($36) | $101 | 65% |
| Transportation in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 235,747 ($11,800) | $22,165 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 ($0.96) | $0.64 | 50% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 401 ($20) | $85 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 198 ($10) | $33 | 70% |
| Personal Care in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 64 ($3.22) | $10 | 68% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 128 ($6) | $21 | 69% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 493 ($25) | $124 | 80% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 126 ($6) | $10 | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 36 ($1.82) | $3.45 | 47% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 65 ($3.23) | $5.59 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 25 ($1.24) | $5.14 | 76% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 26 ($1.29) | $1.80 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 181 ($9) | $24 | 63% |
| Entertainment in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 343 ($17) | $55 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 130 ($7) | $26 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 800 ($40) | $155 | 74% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 915 ($46) | $65 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 128 ($6) | $10 | 35% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 42 ($2.08) | $4.12 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 38 ($1.93) | $5.16 | 63% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 9,301 ($466) | $430 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 3.57 ($0.18) | $0.10 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 688 ($34) | $36 | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 54 ($2.72) | $9 | 70% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,100 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $2,946 (Mex$ 58,848) in Playa del Carmen.