Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Nogales | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 151 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 88 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Mex$ 127) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.45 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.88 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 35 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 18 | + 569% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Mex$ 145) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (Mex$ 65) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (Mex$ 35) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.68 (Mex$ 65) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 118 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 35 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (Mex$ 44) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 409% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 409% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Nogales | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,859 (Mex$ 50,192) | Mex$ 9,053 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,291 (Mex$ 40,230) | Mex$ 5,385 | + 647% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (Mex$ 2,466) | Mex$ 1,007 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,396 (Mex$ 42,069) | Mex$ 5,641 | + 646% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,024 (Mex$ 35,530) | Mex$ 2,907 | + 1122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (Mex$ 2,229) | Mex$ 708 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 956) | Mex$ 463 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (Mex$ 5,184) | Mex$ 9,104 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $167 (Mex$ 2,933) | Mex$ 2,122 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 140 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 55 | + 876% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Nogales | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 731 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (Mex$ 1,065) | Mex$ 547 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (Mex$ 1,959) | Mex$ 1,512 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (Mex$ 2,291) | Mex$ 979 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Nogales | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,174 (Mex$ 354,183) | Mex$ 223,478 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 16 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 802 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 221 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Nogales | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 108 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 176 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (Mex$ 2,449) | Mex$ 430 | + 470% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.31 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 55 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.96 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 58 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 27 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.58 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 37 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 94 | + 423% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Nogales | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (Mex$ 874) | Mex$ 166 | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 132 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (Mex$ 2,886) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $117 (Mex$ 2,048) | Mex$ 578 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 78 | + 215% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 60 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 37 | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 2,061 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 6 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $73 (Mex$ 1,279) | Mex$ 612 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 69 | + 131% | |
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TOTAL | + 130% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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