Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 199 ($11) | $19 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 127 ($7) | $10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 ($3.80) | $9 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 ($1.42) | $1.36 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 ($2.37) | $4.77 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 ($1.50) | $7 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 ($4.20) | $10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 54 ($3.08) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 ($1.83) | $3.92 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 ($1.28) | $2.57 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 220 ($13) | $14 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 ($1.95) | $2.58 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 33 ($1.89) | $4.94 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 78% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 15,798 ($906) | $4,511 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,344 ($536) | $3,648 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 622 ($36) | $125 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,068 ($577) | $2,295 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,892 ($338) | $1,951 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 473 ($27) | $80 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 ($22) | $54 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,092 ($349) | $375 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,439 ($140) | $101 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 ($6) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 97 ($5.58) | $56 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 807 ($46) | $59 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 828 ($47) | $45 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,634 ($94) | $108 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,261 ($72) | $112 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 393,361 ($22,559) | $25,999 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 ($1.26) | $1.37 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 521 ($30) | $109 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 194 ($11) | $24 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 66 ($3.79) | $10 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 133 ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 573 ($33) | $165 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 ($4.87) | $8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 ($3.12) | $4.39 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 ($2.92) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 ($2.05) | $4.96 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 ($1.90) | $1.72 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 232 ($13) | $30 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 295 ($17) | $61 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 ($9) | $27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,185 ($68) | $232 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 636 ($36) | $93 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 ($9) | $15 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 65 ($3.71) | $4.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 ($2.59) | $7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,167 ($640) | $346 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.87 ($0.11) | $0.16 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 688 ($39) | $69 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 ($4.06) | $11 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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