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Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 134 | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.63 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 91 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 52 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.80 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.54 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 31 | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.49 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 15 | + 151% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.01 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 58 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.64 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 38 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.55 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 15 | + 166% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 177 | + 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.61 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 22 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.88 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 18% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 97% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £800 (Mex$ 20,907) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £638 (Mex$ 16,678) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £74 (Mex$ 1,936) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £956 (Mex$ 24,975) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £833 (Mex$ 21,764) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 416% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £56 (Mex$ 1,459) | Mex$ 620 | + 135% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Mex$ 571) | Mex$ 432 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen TV | £359 (Mex$ 9,371) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (Mex$ 2,252) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.15 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 36 | + 271% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £7 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 63 | + 204% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 787 | + 75% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (Mex$ 970) | Mex$ 523 | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £56 (Mex$ 1,459) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £45 (Mex$ 1,176) | Mex$ 934 | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,000 (Mex$ 522,681) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 17 | + 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £42 (Mex$ 1,085) | Mex$ 543 | + 100% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
Personal Care | + 187% | |||
Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 187% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 65 | + 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.30 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 225 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £117 (Mex$ 3,049) | Mex$ 378 | + 706% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.81 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 66 | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 39 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.67 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 50 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 23 | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 101 | + 136% | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 75% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £13 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 277 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £17 (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 131 | + 236% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £61 (Mex$ 1,607) | Mex$ 734 | + 119% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (Mex$ 1,383) | Mex$ 722 | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6.00 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 77 | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.12 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 47 | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.02 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 31 | + 154% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 131% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 647 | + 43% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 47 | + 343% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 88,414
(£3,383)
in Preston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 48,000
in Zapopan.
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