- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Switzerland
- Cuernavaca
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuernavaca, Mexico compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 74 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 25 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 78 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 37 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 1.74 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 5.18 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 4.04 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 47 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 12 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 26 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 4.04 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 14 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 5.20 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 1.76 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 118 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.40 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 2.85 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 81% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,893 (CHF 464) | CHF 3,513 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,000 (CHF 313) | CHF 2,538 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 758 (CHF 40) | CHF 161 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,667 (CHF 400) | CHF 1,888 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,286 (CHF 276) | CHF 1,357 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 600 (CHF 31) | CHF 81 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 408 (CHF 21) | CHF 47 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,648 (CHF 451) | CHF 752 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,585 (CHF 83) | CHF 169 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 21 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 44 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 32 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (CHF 42) | CHF 131 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 586 (CHF 31) | CHF 56 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,143 (CHF 60) | CHF 134 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 871 (CHF 45) | CHF 151 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 232,711 (CHF 12,143) | CHF 28,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 1.69 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 370 (CHF 19) | CHF 81 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 101 (CHF 5.27) | CHF 37 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 64 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 21 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 663 (CHF 35) | CHF 140 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 63 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 9 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 39 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 5.84 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 5.61 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.83 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 4.05 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 83 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 45 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (CHF 19) | CHF 71 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (CHF 7) | CHF 37 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 630 (CHF 33) | CHF 189 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 779 (CHF 41) | CHF 100 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 69 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 17 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 4.84 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 6 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 8,750 (CHF 457) | CHF 526 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (CHF 0.20) | CHF 0.43 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 733 (CHF 38) | CHF 108 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 49 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,132 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,885
(Mex$ 55,282)
in Cuernavaca.
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