Cost of living in Saltillo, Mexico vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Saltillo (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 181 (£7) | £10 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (£4.29) | £5.65 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 58 (£2.10) | £4.17 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (£0.81) | £0.73 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (£1.30) | £2.75 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (£1.01) | £1.92 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 76 (£2.74) | £5.41 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 31 (£1.14) | £1.89 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (£0.84) | £0.81 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (£0.90) | £2.16 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 272 (£10) | £7 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (£1.03) | £1.92 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (£0.49) | £0.74 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Saltillo (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,693 (£497) | £1,367 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,825 (£248) | £832 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,376 (£50) | £164 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,407 (£305) | £1,029 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,483 (£163) | £915 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 986 (£36) | £156 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 367 (£13) | £19 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,100 (£258) | £340 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,691 (£61) | £71 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 89 (£3.23) | £5.36 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 133 (£4.83) | £10 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Saltillo (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 896 (£33) | £49 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 719 (£26) | £32 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,432 (£52) | £54 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,081 (£39) | £55 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Saltillo (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 333,026 (£12,078) | £22,837 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (£0.71) | £1.23 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 662 (£24) | £59 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (£3.64) | £13 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Saltillo (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (£2.89) | £2.90 | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 301 (£11) | £9 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 579 (£21) | £75 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 89 (£3.22) | £2.74 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (£1.90) | £1.35 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (£1.83) | £2.57 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (£1.01) | £1.80 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (£0.90) | £1.49 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 145 (£5.26) | £11 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Saltillo (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (£11) | £23 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (£4.55) | £22 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 858 (£31) | £100 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 632 (£23) | £54 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 79 (£2.85) | £8 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (£2.15) | £2.65 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 26 (£0.94) | £3.79 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 7,305 (£265) | £296 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.04 (£0.07) | £0.20 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 892 (£32) | £35 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (£2.02) | £9 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saltillo (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,800 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,812 (Mex$ 49,975) in Saltillo.
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