Cost of living in Queretaro (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Queretaro (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 308 ($15) | $18 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 185 ($9) | $8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 92 ($4.53) | $4.27 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 ($1.31) | $1.17 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 ($2.26) | $3.72 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 42 ($2.06) | $4.47 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 119 ($5.89) | $6 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 57 ($2.80) | $3.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 41 ($2.04) | $1.68 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 32 ($1.57) | $3.75 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 240 ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 ($1.88) | $2.17 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 ($1.42) | $2.00 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Queretaro (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,308 ($1,003) | $1,753 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,370 ($562) | $1,235 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,040 ($51) | $204 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,828 ($733) | $1,288 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,649 ($378) | $961 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 873 ($43) | $135 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 300 ($15) | $63 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,157 ($255) | $305 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,065 ($102) | $89 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 ($6.00) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 153 ($8) | $24 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Queretaro (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 768 ($38) | $50 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 765 ($38) | $46 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,567 ($77) | $74 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,349 ($67) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Queretaro (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,665 ($16,733) | $22,837 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.15) | $0.88 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 514 ($25) | $83 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 ($9) | $24 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Queretaro (Mexico) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 ($3.60) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 201 ($10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 542 ($27) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 130 ($6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 ($2.98) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 76 ($3.75) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 ($1.49) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 ($1.75) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 279 ($14) | $21 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Queretaro (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Queretaro | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 ($19) | $46 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 170 ($8) | $22 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 601 ($30) | $140 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 818 ($40) | $80 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 141 ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 ($4.33) | $5.01 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 ($2.51) | $5.10 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,896 ($588) | $428 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.98 ($0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 805 ($40) | $37 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 79 ($3.89) | $8 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 530 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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