Cost of living in Torreón, Mexico vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Torreón (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 108 (€4.46) | €15 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 89 (€3.68) | €8 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (€2.57) | €4.80 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.81) | €1.04 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 29 (€1.21) | €3.22 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (€0.77) | €2.46 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (€2.97) | €7 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 (€1.46) | €2.51 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.11) | €1.88 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (€0.72) | €1.27 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 205 (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 (€1.04) | €2.41 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 11 (€0.47) | €1.65 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Torreón (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 7,298 (€301) | €1,740 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,584 (€189) | €1,413 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,535 (€63) | €167 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,136 (€377) | €1,102 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,036 (€208) | €770 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 971 (€40) | €96 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 428 (€18) | €30 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,959 (€369) | €545 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,177 (€90) | €153 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (€2.92) | €10 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 182 (€7) | €14 | - 45% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Torreón (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 754 (€31) | €95 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 918 (€38) | €46 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,359 (€56) | €125 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,065 (€44) | €164 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Torreón (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 246,684 (€10,166) | €26,204 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (€0.75) | €1.64 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 541 (€22) | €89 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 101 (€4.15) | €22 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Torreón (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (€3.36) | €5.90 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 170 (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 500 (€21) | €36 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 60 (€2.47) | €4.09 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 41 (€1.70) | €3.21 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.36) | €3.69 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 (€1.07) | €1.66 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 (€0.87) | €2.38 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 108 (€4.44) | €23 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Torreón (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 240 (€10) | €45 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 123 (€5.08) | €24 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,293 (€53) | €94 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 542 (€22) | €73 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 64 (€2.62) | €9 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (€2.15) | €2.98 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (€1.23) | €4.40 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,081 (€498) | €499 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 (€0.04) | €0.19 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 669 (€28) | €44 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (€2.07) | €7 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Torreón (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,500 in The Hague you would need to make just about €2,004 (Mex$ 48,618) in Torreón.
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