Cost of living in Salamanca (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Puebla (Mexico)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Salamanca (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Puebla (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Puebla | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 176 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 149 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 65 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 28 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 50 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 27 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 84 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 46 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 26 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 34 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 197 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.55 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 36 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Salamanca (Spain) is 39% more expensive than in Puebla (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Puebla | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €923 (Mex$ 20,700) | Mex$ 18,102 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €619 (Mex$ 13,874) | Mex$ 10,912 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (Mex$ 2,355) | Mex$ 796 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €667 (Mex$ 14,959) | Mex$ 14,250 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (Mex$ 9,533) | Mex$ 4,575 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (Mex$ 1,219) | Mex$ 493 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 397 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €313 (Mex$ 7,016) | Mex$ 9,176 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (Mex$ 2,308) | Mex$ 2,305 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 78 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 129 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Salamanca (Spain) is 58% more expensive than in Puebla (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Puebla | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Mex$ 1,645) | Mex$ 711 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 458 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Mex$ 1,695) | Mex$ 1,914 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (Mex$ 1,981) | Mex$ 1,003 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Salamanca (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Puebla (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Puebla | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,386 (Mex$ 569,285) | Mex$ 357,688 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 399 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 200 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Salamanca (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Puebla (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Puebla | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 105 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 276 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (Mex$ 1,389) | Mex$ 719 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.89 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 72 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.83 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 66 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 61 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 27 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 245 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Salamanca (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Puebla (Mexico) | ||||
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| Salamanca | Puebla | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 482 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 234 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 958 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 604 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 183 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.37 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 95 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 61 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (Mex$ 9,875) | Mex$ 15,294 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Mex$ 3.38) | Mex$ 1.01 | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Mex$ 849) | Mex$ 930 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 77 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 204 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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