Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 162 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 86 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 50 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 32 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.20 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 15 | + 505% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 50 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 35 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 13 | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 173 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,575 (Mex$ 27,801) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,269 (Mex$ 22,405) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (Mex$ 3,656) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $929 (Mex$ 16,389) | Mex$ 7,498 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $678 (Mex$ 11,966) | Mex$ 4,372 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $222 (Mex$ 3,923) | Mex$ 538 | + 630% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (Mex$ 864) | Mex$ 464 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (Mex$ 6,235) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (Mex$ 1,747) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 47 | + 238% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 65 | + 335% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 881) | Mex$ 750 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 567 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Mex$ 1,551) | Mex$ 1,386 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (Mex$ 1,641) | Mex$ 915 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,652 (Mex$ 435,105) | Mex$ 274,985 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 13 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (Mex$ 1,639) | Mex$ 485 | + 238% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 124 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 73 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 269 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (Mex$ 1,682) | Mex$ 420 | + 301% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 74 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 41 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 61 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 102 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 310 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 126 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (Mex$ 2,766) | Mex$ 821 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (Mex$ 1,414) | Mex$ 783 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 75 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 53 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 33 | + 157% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $143 (Mex$ 2,520) | Mex$ 2,577 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (Mex$ 2.39) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 686 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 46 | + 274% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 573 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
17.650
MXN
/
USD
Do you live in Zapopan? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 260% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 56% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Sydney is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Paris is 12% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Sydney is 99% more expensive than in Joburg
- Cost of living in London is 9% cheaper than in New York
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Monterrey (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Managua (Nicaragua)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Buffalo, New York (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Richmond, Virginia (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Guatemala City (Guatemala)
Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 67,040
($3,798)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 32,000
in Zapopan.
Recent Prices Added
- Ipod nano 16gb in Denpasar, Bali costs Rp 2,000,000 (15 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Medellín costs COL$12,000 (28 minutes ago)
- Weekly rent - 1 room (45m2) furnished studio in expensive area in Moncton costs C$430 (30 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Boston, Massachusetts costs $500 (31 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Mumbai costs ₨30,495 (35 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Chemnitz costs €100 (37 minutes ago)