Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 221 ($13) | $19 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 130 ($7) | $10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 ($3.65) | $9 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 ($1.27) | $1.36 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 ($2.30) | $4.77 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 ($1.20) | $7 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 ($5.32) | $10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 ($2.49) | $7 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 28 ($1.57) | $3.92 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 32 ($1.79) | $2.57 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 238 ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 ($1.97) | $2.58 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 16 ($0.91) | $4.94 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 77% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,763 ($725) | $4,511 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,236 ($525) | $3,648 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 936 ($53) | $125 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,719 ($779) | $2,295 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,510 ($370) | $1,951 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 860 ($49) | $80 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 407 ($23) | $54 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,694 ($494) | $375 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,444 ($139) | $101 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 93 ($5.29) | $11 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 ($5.16) | $56 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,040 ($59) | $59 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 710 ($40) | $45 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,633 ($93) | $108 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,151 ($65) | $112 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 428,111 ($24,320) | $25,999 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 ($1.21) | $1.37 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 435 ($25) | $109 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 160 ($9) | $24 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 ($5.26) | $10 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 275 ($16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 446 ($25) | $165 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 50 ($2.84) | $8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 ($3.49) | $4.39 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 ($3.31) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 ($1.66) | $4.96 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 ($1.58) | $1.72 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 162 ($9) | $30 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| San Luis Potosí | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 197 ($11) | $61 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 144 ($8) | $27 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 659 ($37) | $232 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 599 ($34) | $93 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 145 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 ($5.01) | $4.64 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 ($2.01) | $7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,535 ($542) | $346 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 ($0.14) | $0.16 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 899 ($51) | $69 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 64 ($3.61) | $11 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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