Cost of living in Veracruz, Mexico vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 90 (£3.08) | £10 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 (£2.97) | £6 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (£1.71) | £3.36 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (£0.64) | £1.01 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (£1.03) | £2.86 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (£0.50) | £1.28 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 50 (£1.72) | £5.47 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (£1.20) | £1.94 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (£0.65) | £0.85 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (£0.75) | £1.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 171 (£5.88) | £8 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 (£0.87) | £1.78 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (£0.59) | £0.90 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,144 (£382) | £1,801 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,625 (£296) | £1,197 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,765 (£61) | £138 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,428 (£255) | £981 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,995 (£137) | £609 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,166 (£40) | £131 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 483 (£17) | £17 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 9,011 (£309) | £331 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,055 (£70) | £66 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 90 (£3.10) | £5.73 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (£3.11) | £11 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 709 (£24) | £81 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 668 (£23) | £29 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,173 (£40) | £67 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 817 (£28) | £63 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 239,020 (£8,195) | £17,216 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (£0.55) | £1.21 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 518 (£18) | £52 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 130 (£4.45) | £13 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (£2.72) | £3.90 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 262 (£9) | £7 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 548 (£19) | £80 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 57 (£1.95) | £3.07 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 34 (£1.16) | £1.41 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (£1.70) | £3.30 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (£0.71) | £1.51 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (£0.76) | £1.20 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (£2.87) | £12 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 309 (£11) | £32 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (£4.64) | £23 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 700 (£24) | £89 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 613 (£21) | £51 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 75 (£2.57) | £7 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 (£1.49) | £3.62 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (£1.09) | £4.40 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,231 (£351) | £401 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.22 (£0.11) | £0.17 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 590 (£20) | £27 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (£1.53) | £9 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 157 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,204 (Mex$ 64,289) in Veracruz.
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