- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Switzerland
- Tlaquepaque
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tlaquepaque, Mexico vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 122 (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 108 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 13 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 1.74 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 3.96 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 204 (CHF 11) | CHF 11 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 3.72 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.80 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 2.30 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 184 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.44 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 16 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 2.27 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 17,867 (CHF 935) | CHF 2,991 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,365 (CHF 386) | CHF 2,329 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,706 (CHF 89) | CHF 152 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,333 (CHF 436) | CHF 2,245 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,500 (CHF 236) | CHF 1,715 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,100 (CHF 58) | CHF 101 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 425 (CHF 22) | CHF 38 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,874 (CHF 465) | CHF 512 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,672 (CHF 88) | CHF 178 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 88 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 21 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 138 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 848 (CHF 44) | CHF 124 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 937 (CHF 49) | CHF 61 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,312 (CHF 69) | CHF 145 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,330 (CHF 70) | CHF 193 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 253,336 (CHF 13,261) | CHF 26,863 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 2.24 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 521 (CHF 27) | CHF 100 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 105 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 32 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 333 (CHF 17) | CHF 121 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 5.97 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 6 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.04 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 4.05 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (CHF 6) | CHF 46 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 226 (CHF 12) | CHF 75 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 134 (CHF 7) | CHF 39 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,655 (CHF 87) | CHF 191 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 583 (CHF 31) | CHF 111 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 66 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 17 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 5.35 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 7 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 6,899 (CHF 361) | CHF 477 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 0.99 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.33 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,124 (CHF 59) | CHF 100 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 41 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 819 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,800
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,912
(Mex$ 55,638)
in Tlaquepaque.
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