Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | + 144% | |||
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Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 144% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 21 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 180 | + 174% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 100 | + 233% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 50 | + 339% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.45 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 17 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 5.11 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 28 | + 321% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.67 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 35 | + 142% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 100 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.35 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 97 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.65 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 40 | + 110% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 200 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.25 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 40 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.90 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 20 | + 119% | |
Housing | + 372% | |||
Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 372% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,009 (Mex$ 46,322) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 562% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,527 (Mex$ 35,212) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 780% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (Mex$ 3,821) | Mex$ 300 | + 1174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,004 (Mex$ 23,153) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 826% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 791 (Mex$ 18,231) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 812% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 84 (Mex$ 1,942) | Mex$ 200 | + 871% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 500 | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 552 (Mex$ 12,725) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 112% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (Mex$ 4,720) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 372% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 180 | + 106% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 200 | + 211% | |
Clothes | + 277% | |||
Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 277% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 125 (Mex$ 2,882) | Mex$ 500 | + 476% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (Mex$ 1,274) | Mex$ 400 | + 218% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (Mex$ 2,704) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 170% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 164 (Mex$ 3,793) | Mex$ 800 | + 374% | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 95% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,570 (Mex$ 566,541) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (Mex$ 1,645) | Mex$ 500 | + 229% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 195% | |||
Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 195% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 100 | + 304% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 300 | + 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (Mex$ 3,224) | Mex$ 500 | + 545% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 50 | + 203% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 75 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 70 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 30 | + 269% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 40 | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 80 | + 1098% | |
Entertainment | + 108% | |||
Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 108% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 47 (Mex$ 1,076) | Mex$ 300 | + 259% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 150 | + 410% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (Mex$ 4,196) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (Mex$ 1,952) | Mex$ 500 | + 290% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 130 | + 128% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.57 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 50 | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 30 | + 372% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 587 (Mex$ 13,535) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (Mex$ 9) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (Mex$ 1,863) | Mex$ 800 | + 133% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Mex$ 194) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 168% |

These prices were last updated on October 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 168% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 58,948 (CHF 2,557) in St. Gallen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 22,000 in Patzcuaro.
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