Cost of living in Torreón, Mexico vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Torreón (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 108 (€4.30) | €9 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 89 (€3.55) | €5.45 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (€2.48) | €3.75 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.78) | €1.23 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (€1.17) | €3.25 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.74) | €1.35 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (€2.86) | €4.12 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 (€1.41) | €1.36 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.07) | €0.68 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (€0.69) | €1.14 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 205 (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.00) | €2.02 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 11 (€0.45) | €0.90 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Torreón (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 7,298 (€290) | €426 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,584 (€182) | €302 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,535 (€61) | €122 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,136 (€363) | €316 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,036 (€200) | €245 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 971 (€39) | €94 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 428 (€17) | €21 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,959 (€356) | €351 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,177 (€86) | €71 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (€2.81) | €10 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 182 (€7) | €5.67 | + 27% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Torreón (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 754 (€30) | €83 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 918 (€36) | €40 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,359 (€54) | €70 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,065 (€42) | €71 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Torreón (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 246,684 (€9,795) | €23,202 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.73) | €1.57 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 541 (€21) | €39 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 101 (€4.00) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Torreón (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (€3.24) | €3.23 | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 170 (€7) | €5.59 | + 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 500 (€20) | €32 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 60 (€2.38) | €3.88 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 41 (€1.64) | €3.80 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.27) | €3.50 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 (€1.03) | €1.53 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 (€0.84) | €1.83 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 108 (€4.28) | €11 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Torreón (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 240 (€10) | €22 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 123 (€4.90) | €15 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,293 (€51) | €38 | + 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 542 (€22) | €46 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 64 (€2.52) | €7 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (€2.08) | €3.40 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (€1.19) | €3.22 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,081 (€480) | €792 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 (€0.04) | €0.24 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 669 (€27) | €38 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (€1.99) | €4.08 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Torreón (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €707 (Mex$ 17,795) in Torreón.
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