- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Mexico
- Berlin
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Berlin, Germany and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 46% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 179 | 25% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 91 | 2% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.27 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 37 | 156% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | 0% |
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12 eggs, large | €2.58 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | 61% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 13 | 354% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 50 | 11% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 31 | 50% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 26 | 61% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 12 | 25% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 180 | 25% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.68 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | 99% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 19 | 136% |
| Housing | 87% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 87% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (Mex$ 11,127) | Mex$ 9,857 | 13% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €972 (Mex$ 21,637) | Mex$ 7,000 | 209% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (Mex$ 3,282) | Mex$ 1,117 | 194% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €793 (Mex$ 17,643) | Mex$ 7,533 | 134% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €557 (Mex$ 12,394) | Mex$ 4,353 | 185% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (Mex$ 2,283) | Mex$ 438 | 422% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 627 | 6% |
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40” flat screen TV | €400 (Mex$ 8,900) | Mex$ 10,600 | 16% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Mex$ 1,764) | Mex$ 1,750 | 1% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.75 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 23 | 271% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 125 | 101% |
| Clothes | 89% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 89% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Mex$ 1,939) | Mex$ 721 | 169% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (Mex$ 881) | Mex$ 571 | 54% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Mex$ 1,970) | Mex$ 1,437 | 37% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (Mex$ 3,093) | Mex$ 791 | 291% |
| Transportation | 171% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 171% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,363 (Mex$ 519,946) | Mex$ 256,667 | 103% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 15 | 93% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (Mex$ 1,970) | Mex$ 536 | 268% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Mex$ 439) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 97% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 101 | 36% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 323 | 53% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (Mex$ 1,292) | Mex$ 144 | 797% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.91 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 58 | 11% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.25 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 35 | 44% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 54 | 3% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | 35% |
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Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 23 | 41% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 75 | 415% |
| Entertainment | 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 288 | 106% |
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2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 114 | 291% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (Mex$ 2,264) | Mex$ 1,175 | 93% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 700 | 34% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 70 | 159% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 38 | 81% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 32 | 111% |
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iPod nano 16GB | €181 (Mex$ 4,037) | Mex$ 2,132 | 89% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Mex$ 3.34) | Mex$ 3.37 | 1% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (Mex$ 1,152) | Mex$ 920 | 25% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 38 | 162% |
| TOTAL | 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,500 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 93% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 36,219
(€1,627)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan.
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