- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Mexico
- Leicester
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Leicester, United Kingdom and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 58% | |||
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| Food in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 179 | 22% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.03 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 91 | 42% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.52 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 37 | 143% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.62 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | 4% |
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12 eggs, large | £1.74 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | 26% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.40 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 13 | 182% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.38 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 50 | 73% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.50 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 31 | 22% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.50 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 26 | 150% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.46 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 12 | 202% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £5.90 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 180 | 16% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | £2.00 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 19 | 173% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.01 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | 38% |
| Housing | 118% | |||
| Housing in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 118% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,067 (Mex$ 27,408) | Mex$ 9,857 | 178% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £750 (Mex$ 19,271) | Mex$ 7,000 | 175% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (Mex$ 5,139) | Mex$ 1,117 | 360% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £517 (Mex$ 13,276) | Mex$ 7,533 | 76% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £425 (Mex$ 10,920) | Mex$ 4,353 | 151% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £100 (Mex$ 2,569) | Mex$ 438 | 487% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £19 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 627 | 24% |
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40” flat screen TV | £385 (Mex$ 9,889) | Mex$ 10,600 | 7% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £137 (Mex$ 3,516) | Mex$ 1,750 | 101% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 23 | 869% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 125 | 86% |
| Clothes | 69% | |||
| Clothes in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £68 (Mex$ 1,756) | Mex$ 721 | 143% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £35 (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 571 | 58% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (Mex$ 1,542) | Mex$ 1,437 | 7% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (Mex$ 1,606) | Mex$ 791 | 103% |
| Transportation | 79% | |||
| Transportation in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 79% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,000 (Mex$ 488,203) | Mex$ 256,667 | 90% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 15 | 104% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | £38 (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 536 | 80% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (Mex$ 479) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.25 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 101 | 33% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.19 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 323 | 59% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 144 | - |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.45 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 58 | 52% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.00 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | 26% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.51 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 54 | 66% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.94 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 24 | 222% |
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Tube of toothpaste | £0.60 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 23 | 31% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 75 | 176% |
| Entertainment | 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £24 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 288 | 118% |
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2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 114 | 306% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £46 (Mex$ 1,177) | Mex$ 1,175 | 0% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £36 (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 700 | 32% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 70 | 230% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.42 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 38 | 64% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.95 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 32 | 139% |
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iPod nano 16GB | £129 (Mex$ 3,326) | Mex$ 2,132 | 56% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.06 (Mex$ 1.54) | Mex$ 3.37 | 54% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 920 | 12% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 38 | 437% |
| TOTAL | 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Leicester (United Kingdom) is 74% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 21,754
(£847)
in Leicester
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 12,500
in Zapopan.
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