Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 415 (469 Kč) | 246 Kč | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 164 (186 Kč) | 198 Kč | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 82 (93 Kč) | 115 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 31 (36 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 68 (77 Kč) | 98 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 37 (41 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 119 (135 Kč) | 155 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (55 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 41 (47 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 53 (59 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 244 (276 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 50 (57 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (30 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 37,811 (42,751 Kč) | 40,010 Kč | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 20,415 (23,082 Kč) | 30,464 Kč | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,492 (2,818 Kč) | 5,676 Kč | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 25,565 (28,906 Kč) | 26,964 Kč | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 12,800 (14,473 Kč) | 20,030 Kč | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,590 (1,798 Kč) | 3,792 Kč | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 456 (516 Kč) | 462 Kč | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,677 (6,419 Kč) | 12,479 Kč | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,383 (2,694 Kč) | 3,776 Kč | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 134 (151 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 107 (121 Kč) | 277 Kč | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,031 (1,165 Kč) | 1,622 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 766 (866 Kč) | 1,487 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,736 (1,963 Kč) | 2,224 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,397 (1,580 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 475,768 (537,934 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 25 (28 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 724 (819 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 92 (104 Kč) | 324 Kč | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (130 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 300 (339 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 549 (621 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (86 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (82 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (97 Kč) | 103 Kč | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 60 (68 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 46 (52 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 368 (416 Kč) | 490 Kč | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 395 (447 Kč) | 663 Kč | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 166 (187 Kč) | 471 Kč | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 863 (976 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,040 (1,176 Kč) | 1,088 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 201 (228 Kč) | 177 Kč | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 (113 Kč) | 78 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 60 (68 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,073 (17,042 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 6 (7 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,421 (1,607 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 75 (85 Kč) | 155 Kč | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 568 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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