Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Zapopan, Mexico
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| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 134 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 91 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 52 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.04 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 31 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.42 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 15 | + 546% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 58 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 38 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.22 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 15 | + 412% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 177 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,518 (Mex$ 28,006) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,278 (Mex$ 23,584) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $213 (Mex$ 3,921) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $940 (Mex$ 17,341) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $707 (Mex$ 13,051) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $252 (Mex$ 4,658) | Mex$ 620 | + 651% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 432 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (Mex$ 6,715) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Mex$ 1,932) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 36 | + 377% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 63 | + 371% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 787 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (Mex$ 920) | Mex$ 523 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (Mex$ 1,640) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (Mex$ 1,717) | Mex$ 934 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,902 (Mex$ 459,428) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $67 (Mex$ 1,244) | Mex$ 543 | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 103 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 65 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 225 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (Mex$ 1,775) | Mex$ 378 | + 369% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 66 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 39 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 50 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.50 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 23 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 25 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 101 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 277 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 131 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (Mex$ 3,131) | Mex$ 734 | + 327% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Mex$ 1,437) | Mex$ 722 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 77 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 47 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 31 | + 211% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (Mex$ 7,900) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (Mex$ 2.54) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 647 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 47 | + 284% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 498 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 97,968
($5,310)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 49,000
in Zapopan.
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