Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
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| Food in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 121 ($6) | $16 | 61% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 116 ($5.81) | $9 | 35% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 50 ($2.50) | $4.47 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 20 ($1.01) | $1.07 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 32 ($1.61) | $3.00 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 20 ($1.02) | $3.28 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 61 ($3.04) | $4.96 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 36 ($1.81) | $3.11 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 22 ($1.12) | $1.07 | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 19 ($0.95) | $1.89 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 216 ($11) | $15 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 24 ($1.22) | $1.97 | 38% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 25 ($1.25) | $2.04 | 38% |
| Housing in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 25,807 ($1,295) | $2,140 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 10,269 ($515) | $1,593 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,038 ($52) | $209 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 13,945 ($700) | $1,510 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 5,326 ($267) | $1,174 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 656 ($33) | $148 | 78% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 372 ($19) | $57 | 67% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 6,864 ($345) | $419 | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,649 ($83) | $100 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 77 ($3.88) | $15 | 75% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 87 ($4.39) | $15 | 71% |
| Clothes in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 870 ($44) | $44 | 2% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 613 ($31) | $36 | 16% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,419 ($71) | $78 | 8% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,070 ($54) | $101 | 47% |
| Transportation in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 233,032 ($11,697) | $22,165 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 ($1.00) | $0.64 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 458 ($23) | $85 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 316 ($16) | $33 | 51% |
| Personal Care in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 72% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 62 ($3.13) | $10 | 69% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 78 ($3.93) | $21 | 81% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 412 ($21) | $124 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 47 ($2.38) | $10 | 76% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 44 ($2.23) | $3.45 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 48 ($2.40) | $5.59 | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 21 ($1.04) | $5.14 | 80% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 26 ($1.32) | $1.80 | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 158 ($8) | $24 | 68% |
| Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 412 ($21) | $55 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 122 ($6) | $26 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 821 ($41) | $155 | 73% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 869 ($44) | $65 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 93 ($4.67) | $10 | 52% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 58 ($2.90) | $4.12 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 35 ($1.76) | $5.16 | 66% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,433 ($574) | $430 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.64 ($0.08) | $0.10 | 16% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 507 ($25) | $36 | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 59 ($2.97) | $9 | 68% |
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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 $2,823 (Mex$ 56,246) in Puerto Vallarta.