Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
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| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 119 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 91 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 52 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.09 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 31 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 15 | + 512% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 58 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 38 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 20 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.14 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 16 | + 396% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 176 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.99 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 22 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 19 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,551 (Mex$ 29,305) | Mex$ 18,336 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,253 (Mex$ 23,677) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $205 (Mex$ 3,871) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,073 (Mex$ 20,287) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $764 (Mex$ 14,435) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $210 (Mex$ 3,971) | Mex$ 620 | + 540% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 1,017) | Mex$ 432 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $361 (Mex$ 6,825) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (Mex$ 1,929) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 72 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 75 | + 301% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 787 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 523 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Mex$ 1,668) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (Mex$ 1,841) | Mex$ 934 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,629 (Mex$ 408,750) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 17 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (Mex$ 1,282) | Mex$ 543 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 103 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 65 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 225 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (Mex$ 1,826) | Mex$ 436 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 66 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 39 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.19 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 50 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.63 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 23 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 101 | + 215% | |
| 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 | $43 (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 282 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 140 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $179 (Mex$ 3,382) | Mex$ 734 | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Mex$ 1,409) | Mex$ 722 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 79 | + 164% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 47 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 34 | + 195% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (Mex$ 8,030) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.93 | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (Mex$ 680) | Mex$ 641 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 47 | + 292% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 485 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 108,213
($5,726)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 52,000
in Zapopan.
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