Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 288 (CHF 15) | CHF 22 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 149 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 88 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 1.36 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 5.35 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 29 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 4.05 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 117 (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 4.29 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 2.16 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.48 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 292 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.56 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (CHF 0.99) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 28,333 (CHF 1,492) | CHF 1,743 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,666 (CHF 614) | CHF 1,498 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,173 (CHF 62) | CHF 175 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 23,949 (CHF 1,261) | CHF 1,330 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,487 (CHF 447) | CHF 1,033 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 925 (CHF 49) | CHF 106 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 430 (CHF 23) | CHF 38 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,233 (CHF 328) | CHF 421 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,613 (CHF 138) | CHF 109 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 126 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 103 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,009 (CHF 53) | CHF 103 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 634 (CHF 33) | CHF 50 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,762 (CHF 93) | CHF 101 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,340 (CHF 71) | CHF 117 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 467,701 (CHF 24,633) | CHF 27,795 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.61 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 806 (CHF 42) | CHF 137 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 88 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 45 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 110 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 11 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 246 (CHF 13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 660 (CHF 35) | CHF 64 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 8 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 4.16 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 77 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 4.17 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 49 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 3.05 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (CHF 1.79) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 245 (CHF 13) | CHF 30 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 357 (CHF 19) | CHF 69 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 162 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 632 (CHF 33) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 772 (CHF 41) | CHF 97 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 190 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (CHF 4.66) | CHF 4.24 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 5.90 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 14,831 (CHF 781) | CHF 400 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.03 (CHF 0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 979 (CHF 52) | CHF 100 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 72 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 9 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 606 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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