Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
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| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 145 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 81 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 49 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 30 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.20 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 13 | + 612% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 48 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 37 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 12 | + 289% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 188 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,575 (Mex$ 28,700) | Mex$ 13,284 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,269 (Mex$ 23,128) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (Mex$ 3,774) | Mex$ 808 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $980 (Mex$ 17,858) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $678 (Mex$ 12,353) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $222 (Mex$ 4,050) | Mex$ 438 | + 826% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 480 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (Mex$ 6,437) | Mex$ 9,373 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (Mex$ 1,803) | Mex$ 2,051 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 30 | + 453% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 99 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 909) | Mex$ 917 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 534 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Mex$ 1,601) | Mex$ 1,415 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (Mex$ 1,694) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,652 (Mex$ 449,161) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 13 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $97 (Mex$ 1,770) | Mex$ 422 | + 320% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 267) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 89 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 233 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (Mex$ 1,736) | Mex$ 436 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 62 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 36 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 54 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 79 | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Mex$ 839) | Mex$ 251 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 120 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (Mex$ 2,856) | Mex$ 967 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (Mex$ 1,460) | Mex$ 774 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 70 | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 53 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 29 | + 208% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $143 (Mex$ 2,601) | Mex$ 2,904 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (Mex$ 2.47) | Mex$ 3.00 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 729 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 43 | + 314% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 455 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 80,943
($4,442)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 37,000
in Zapopan.
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