Cost of living in Queretaro, Mexico vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 276 (£9) | £10 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 113 (£3.83) | £6 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (£1.85) | £3.36 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (£0.74) | £1.01 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (£1.56) | £2.86 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 33 (£1.12) | £1.28 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (£2.47) | £5.47 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (£1.61) | £1.94 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (£1.00) | £0.85 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (£0.70) | £1.71 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 294 (£10) | £8 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 (£1.05) | £1.78 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (£0.62) | £0.90 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,795 (£639) | £1,801 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,172 (£312) | £1,197 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,186 (£40) | £138 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,077 (£376) | £981 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,887 (£166) | £609 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 693 (£24) | £131 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 (£12) | £17 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,345 (£284) | £331 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,687 (£91) | £66 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (£3.45) | £5.73 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 76 (£2.59) | £11 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 805 (£27) | £81 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 677 (£23) | £29 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,622 (£55) | £67 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,096 (£37) | £63 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 354,066 (£12,031) | £17,216 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (£0.64) | £1.21 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 601 (£20) | £52 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 133 (£4.53) | £13 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 66 (£2.25) | £3.90 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 188 (£6) | £7 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 644 (£22) | £80 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (£2.57) | £3.07 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (£1.68) | £1.41 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (£2.28) | £3.30 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (£0.90) | £1.51 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (£1.11) | £1.20 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 232 (£8) | £12 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 380 (£13) | £32 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 166 (£5.64) | £23 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 544 (£18) | £89 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (£23) | £51 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 136 (£4.61) | £7 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 66 (£2.24) | £3.62 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (£1.33) | £4.40 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,577 (£393) | £401 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.89 (£0.13) | £0.17 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 970 (£33) | £27 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (£1.97) | £9 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,600 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,841 (Mex$ 83,614) in Queretaro.
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