Cost of living in Saltillo (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
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| Food in Saltillo (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saltillo (Mexico) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 181 (€7) | €15 | 52% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 118 (€4.67) | €8 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 58 (€2.29) | €4.80 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 22 (€0.89) | €1.04 | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 36 (€1.42) | €3.22 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 28 (€1.11) | €2.46 | 55% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 76 (€2.99) | €7 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 31 (€1.24) | €2.51 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 23 (€0.92) | €1.88 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 25 (€0.98) | €1.27 | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 272 (€11) | €8 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 28 (€1.12) | €2.41 | 53% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 14 (€0.54) | €1.65 | 67% |
| Housing in Saltillo (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Saltillo (Mexico) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 13,192 (€521) | €1,808 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,707 (€265) | €1,393 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,380 (€54) | €167 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 7,928 (€313) | €1,062 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,403 (€174) | €770 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,075 (€42) | €96 | 56% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 437 (€17) | €30 | 43% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,100 (€280) | €545 | 49% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,691 (€67) | €153 | 56% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 89 (€3.52) | €10 | 65% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 133 (€5.26) | €14 | 62% |
| Clothes in Saltillo (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Saltillo (Mexico) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 896 (€35) | €95 | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 719 (€28) | €45 | 37% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,432 (€57) | €125 | 55% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,081 (€43) | €164 | 74% |
| Transportation in Saltillo (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Saltillo (Mexico) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 333,026 (€13,151) | €27,198 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (€0.77) | €1.65 | 53% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 662 (€26) | €97 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 100 (€3.96) | €22 | 82% |
| Personal Care in Saltillo (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Saltillo (Mexico) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 80 (€3.15) | €5.90 | 47% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 301 (€12) | €12 | 4% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 579 (€23) | €36 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 89 (€3.51) | €4.09 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 52 (€2.07) | €3.21 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 51 (€2.00) | €3.69 | 46% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 28 (€1.10) | €1.66 | 34% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 25 (€0.98) | €2.38 | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 145 (€5.72) | €23 | 75% |
| Entertainment in Saltillo (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Saltillo (Mexico) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 313 (€12) | €45 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 126 (€4.96) | €24 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 858 (€34) | €94 | 64% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 632 (€25) | €73 | 66% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 79 (€3.11) | €9 | 67% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 59 (€2.34) | €2.98 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 26 (€1.02) | €4.40 | 77% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 7,305 (€288) | €499 | 42% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 2.04 (€0.08) | €0.19 | 58% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 892 (€35) | €44 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 56 (€2.20) | €7 | 68% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,500 in The Hague you would need to make just about €2,160 (Mex$ 54,689) in Saltillo.