Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 285 ($14) | $18 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 156 ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 77 ($3.81) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 ($1.46) | $1.41 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 51 ($2.54) | $6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 36 ($1.76) | $5.89 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 123 ($6) | $9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 ($2.36) | $4.22 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 40 ($1.99) | $2.43 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 ($1.31) | $2.59 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 284 ($14) | $15 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 ($1.91) | $3.11 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 ($1.17) | $3.80 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 33,092 ($1,643) | $3,547 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 18,542 ($921) | $2,982 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,962 ($97) | $204 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,926 ($1,089) | $2,871 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 12,257 ($609) | $2,236 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,532 ($76) | $107 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 492 ($24) | $71 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,825 ($289) | $310 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,555 ($177) | $101 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 134 ($7) | $10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 ($4.43) | $37 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,150 ($57) | $63 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 728 ($36) | $49 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,864 ($93) | $124 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,549 ($77) | $131 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 447,048 ($22,199) | $24,119 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 25 ($1.25) | $1.41 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 664 ($33) | $143 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 90 ($4.45) | $30 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 85 ($4.24) | $13 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 367 ($18) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 673 ($33) | $180 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 65 ($3.23) | $8 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 ($3.15) | $4.19 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 86 ($4.25) | $5.99 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 ($1.88) | $4.98 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 ($1.73) | $1.50 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 255 ($13) | $26 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 370 ($18) | $55 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 206 ($10) | $27 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 870 ($43) | $240 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,104 ($55) | $109 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 172 ($9) | $15 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 ($3.89) | $4.66 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 ($2.92) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,351 ($613) | $353 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.28 ($0.21) | $0.16 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,509 ($75) | $88 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 76 ($3.76) | $12 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 368 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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