Cost of living in Murcia (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
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| Food in Murcia (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Murcia (Spain) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 180 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 100 | 93% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €2.92 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 50 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.73 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.87 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 28 | 145% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.53 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.68 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 100 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.59 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 97 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.01 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | 40% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.88 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 200 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.54 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 40 | 8% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.83 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | 1% |
| Housing in Murcia (Spain) is 143% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Murcia (Spain) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €867 (Mex$ 20,706) | Mex$ 7,000 | 196% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €589 (Mex$ 14,056) | Mex$ 4,000 | 251% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €139 (Mex$ 3,322) | Mex$ 300 | 1007% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €499 (Mex$ 11,902) | Mex$ 2,500 | 376% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €343 (Mex$ 8,199) | Mex$ 2,000 | 310% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €91 (Mex$ 2,180) | Mex$ 200 | 990% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €21 (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 500 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €353 (Mex$ 8,416) | Mex$ 6,000 | 40% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €93 (Mex$ 2,220) | Mex$ 1,000 | 122% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €6 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 180 | 15% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €9 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 200 | 11% |
| Clothes in Murcia (Spain) is 104% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Murcia (Spain) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €69 (Mex$ 1,656) | Mex$ 500 | 231% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €25 (Mex$ 608) | Mex$ 400 | 52% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €85 (Mex$ 2,021) | Mex$ 1,000 | 102% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €85 (Mex$ 2,021) | Mex$ 800 | 153% |
| Transportation in Murcia (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Murcia (Spain) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €22,773 (Mex$ 543,638) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.18 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | 34% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €23 (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 500 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €19 (Mex$ 446) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Murcia (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Murcia (Spain) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.10 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 100 | 22% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €8 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 300 | 40% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €51 (Mex$ 1,228) | Mex$ 500 | 146% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.76 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 50 | 127% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.16 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 75 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.91 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 70 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.17 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | 7% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.41 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €13 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 80 | 277% |
| Entertainment in Murcia (Spain) is 32% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Murcia (Spain) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €28 (Mex$ 659) | Mex$ 300 | 120% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €14 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 150 | 128% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €59 (Mex$ 1,419) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €36 (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 500 | 71% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 130 | 22% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.39 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 50 | 14% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.25 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 30 | 159% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €458 (Mex$ 10,934) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.17 (Mex$ 4.02) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €38 (Mex$ 904) | Mex$ 800 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.95 (Mex$ 118) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 31,454 (€1,318) in Murcia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 22,000 in Patzcuaro.