Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 87% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Munich | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 188 | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 125 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 69 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.52 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 40 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 25 | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 67 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 55 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 207 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 34 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 34 | + 7% | |
Housing | + 199% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 199% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,505 (Mex$ 50,295) | Mex$ 15,182 | + 231% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,872 (Mex$ 37,592) | Mex$ 8,804 | + 327% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (Mex$ 4,869) | Mex$ 529 | + 821% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,414 (Mex$ 28,390) | Mex$ 10,530 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,058 (Mex$ 21,251) | Mex$ 6,029 | + 252% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (Mex$ 3,196) | Mex$ 438 | + 629% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 365 | + 101% | |
40” flat screen tv | €435 (Mex$ 8,731) | Mex$ 6,757 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (Mex$ 3,475) | Mex$ 2,502 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 105 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 150 | + 138% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 27% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Mex$ 1,734) | Mex$ 777 | + 123% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 736 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Mex$ 1,820) | Mex$ 1,680 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (Mex$ 2,304) | Mex$ 1,238 | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 89% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 89% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (Mex$ 500,022) | Mex$ 412,300 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 22 | + 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (Mex$ 1,215) | Mex$ 521 | + 133% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 208 | + 111% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 66 | + 105% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 133 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (Mex$ 1,268) | Mex$ 560 | + 126% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 85 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 53 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 48 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 36 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 33 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 216 | + 112% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Munich | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (Mex$ 926) | Mex$ 295 | + 214% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 165 | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (Mex$ 2,953) | Mex$ 1,185 | + 149% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Mex$ 1,238) | Mex$ 609 | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 149 | + 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 65 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 45 | + 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (Mex$ 9,925) | Mex$ 11,167 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Mex$ 1.96) | Mex$ 1.87 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 688 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 71 | + 74% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% |
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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