Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
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| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 119 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 91 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 52 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.04 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 31 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.42 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 15 | + 587% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 58 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 38 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.22 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 16 | + 424% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 176 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 19 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,520 (Mex$ 29,817) | Mex$ 18,336 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,278 (Mex$ 25,084) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $213 (Mex$ 4,170) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $940 (Mex$ 18,444) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $707 (Mex$ 13,881) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $237 (Mex$ 4,656) | Mex$ 620 | + 651% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (Mex$ 912) | Mex$ 432 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (Mex$ 7,142) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Mex$ 2,055) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 72 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 75 | + 319% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 974) | Mex$ 787 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (Mex$ 979) | Mex$ 523 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (Mex$ 1,744) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (Mex$ 1,826) | Mex$ 934 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,290 (Mex$ 457,012) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 17 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $69 (Mex$ 1,357) | Mex$ 543 | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 103 | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 65 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 225 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (Mex$ 1,888) | Mex$ 436 | + 333% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 66 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 39 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 50 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.50 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 23 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 101 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 282 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 140 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (Mex$ 3,331) | Mex$ 734 | + 354% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Mex$ 1,528) | Mex$ 722 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 79 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 47 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 34 | + 206% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (Mex$ 8,337) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 641 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 47 | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 517 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 124,172
($6,328)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 58,000
in Zapopan.
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