Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 180 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 100 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.71 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 50 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 28 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 35 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 100 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 97 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 40 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 30 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 200 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 40 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 20 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 572% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 572% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,937 (Mex$ 61,440) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 778% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,510 (Mex$ 52,507) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 1213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (Mex$ 3,089) | Mex$ 300 | + 930% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,446 (Mex$ 51,187) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 1947% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,771 (Mex$ 37,062) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 1753% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $130 (Mex$ 2,723) | Mex$ 200 | + 1262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (Mex$ 1,103) | Mex$ 500 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (Mex$ 6,995) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (Mex$ 3,396) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 240% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 180 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 200 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 1,051) | Mex$ 500 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Mex$ 1,050) | Mex$ 400 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Mex$ 1,933) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (Mex$ 2,938) | Mex$ 800 | + 267% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,042 (Mex$ 461,172) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (Mex$ 1,857) | Mex$ 500 | + 271% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Mex$ 378) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 100 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 300 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (Mex$ 3,362) | Mex$ 500 | + 572% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 50 | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 75 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 70 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 30 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 40 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 80 | + 611% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Mex$ 1,140) | Mex$ 300 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Mex$ 545) | Mex$ 150 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $341 (Mex$ 7,134) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (Mex$ 2,043) | Mex$ 500 | + 309% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 130 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.14 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 50 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 30 | + 354% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (Mex$ 10,636) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Mex$ 4.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (Mex$ 1,826) | Mex$ 800 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 201) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 54,330 ($2,597) in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Patzcuaro.
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