Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
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| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 150 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 86 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.62 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 48 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 30 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.20 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 15 | + 510% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 50 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 36 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 14 | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 168 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,575 (Mex$ 27,957) | Mex$ 13,217 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,269 (Mex$ 22,530) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (Mex$ 3,676) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $929 (Mex$ 16,481) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $678 (Mex$ 12,033) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $222 (Mex$ 3,945) | Mex$ 538 | + 634% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 464 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (Mex$ 6,270) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (Mex$ 1,756) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 47 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 65 | + 338% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 885) | Mex$ 807 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (Mex$ 823) | Mex$ 543 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Mex$ 1,560) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (Mex$ 1,650) | Mex$ 917 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,652 (Mex$ 437,538) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 14 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (Mex$ 1,240) | Mex$ 453 | + 174% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 124 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 73 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 269 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (Mex$ 1,691) | Mex$ 420 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 74 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 41 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 61 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 102 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 282 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 126 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (Mex$ 2,782) | Mex$ 767 | + 263% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (Mex$ 1,422) | Mex$ 783 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 76 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 53 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 32 | + 168% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $355 (Mex$ 6,307) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (Mex$ 2.41) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 667 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 46 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 594 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 79,034
($4,453)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 40,000
in Zapopan.
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