Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 8% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 180 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b60 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 100 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 50 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 100 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 97 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 40 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 30 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 200 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 40 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 31% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b2,000 (Mex$ 6,046) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b1,500 (Mex$ 4,534) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 300 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 2,500 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 2,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b500 (Mex$ 1,511) | Mex$ 500 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b1,500 (Mex$ 4,534) | Mex$ 6,000 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (Mex$ 1,511) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 180 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 159% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 500 | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b400 (Mex$ 1,209) | Mex$ 400 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (Mex$ 1,209) | Mex$ 800 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 22% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 500 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 4% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 100 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 300 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 500 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 75 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 70 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 40 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 80 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is about the same as in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 300 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 150 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 500 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 130 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 50 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (Mex$ 4.84) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 800 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (Mex$ 63) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2020.
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