Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 97% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 55% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rome (Italy) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €15 (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 180 | 99% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 100 | 91% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.38 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 50 | 109% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.23 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | 72% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.33 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 28 | 184% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.05 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 35 | 40% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €6 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 100 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.96 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 97 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.32 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 40 | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.09 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 200 | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.90 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 40 | 13% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.48 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 20 | 76% |
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 303% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Rome (Italy) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,782 (Mex$ 42,542) | Mex$ 7,000 | 508% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,127 (Mex$ 26,900) | Mex$ 4,000 | 572% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €168 (Mex$ 4,011) | Mex$ 300 | 1237% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,018 (Mex$ 24,292) | Mex$ 2,500 | 872% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €667 (Mex$ 15,918) | Mex$ 2,000 | 696% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €86 (Mex$ 2,063) | Mex$ 200 | 931% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €27 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 500 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €355 (Mex$ 8,479) | Mex$ 6,000 | 41% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €113 (Mex$ 2,696) | Mex$ 1,000 | 170% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €5.73 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 180 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 200 | 23% |
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 149% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Rome (Italy) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €82 (Mex$ 1,952) | Mex$ 500 | 290% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €32 (Mex$ 756) | Mex$ 400 | 89% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €85 (Mex$ 2,031) | Mex$ 1,000 | 103% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €128 (Mex$ 3,054) | Mex$ 800 | 282% |
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Rome (Italy) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €22,254 (Mex$ 531,249) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.54 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | 75% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €35 (Mex$ 836) | Mex$ 500 | 67% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €17 (Mex$ 398) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 74% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Rome (Italy) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 100 | 70% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €10 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 300 | 24% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €83 (Mex$ 1,979) | Mex$ 500 | 296% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.47 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 50 | 113% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €4.20 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 75 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.55 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 70 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.20 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 30 | 75% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.19 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 40 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €21 (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 80 | 521% |
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 66% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Rome (Italy) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €35 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 300 | 182% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €17 (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 150 | 174% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €80 (Mex$ 1,901) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €59 (Mex$ 1,399) | Mex$ 500 | 180% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €11 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 130 | 110% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.41 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 50 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.19 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 30 | 313% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €496 (Mex$ 11,839) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.18 (Mex$ 4.33) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €56 (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 800 | 67% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.30 (Mex$ 126) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 39,387 (€1,650) in Rome to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Patzcuaro.