- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Switzerland
- Tlaquepaque
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tlaquepaque, Mexico compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 142 (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 134 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 44 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 12 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.75 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 5.18 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 4.04 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 259 (CHF 14) | CHF 12 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 4.04 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 5.20 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.76 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 25% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 26 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.40 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.85 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 16,800 (CHF 884) | CHF 3,513 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,781 (CHF 410) | CHF 2,538 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 3,000 (CHF 158) | CHF 161 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,425 (CHF 444) | CHF 1,888 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,000 (CHF 316) | CHF 1,357 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,800 (CHF 95) | CHF 81 | + 17% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 494 (CHF 26) | CHF 47 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,000 (CHF 632) | CHF 752 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (CHF 105) | CHF 169 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 19 | - 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 32 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 981 (CHF 52) | CHF 131 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,262 (CHF 66) | CHF 56 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,518 (CHF 80) | CHF 134 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,083 (CHF 57) | CHF 151 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 292,995 (CHF 15,425) | CHF 28,000 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.69 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 389 (CHF 20) | CHF 81 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 150 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 333 (CHF 18) | CHF 140 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 6 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 5.61 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 2.83 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 4.05 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 45 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 226 (CHF 12) | CHF 70 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (CHF 7) | CHF 37 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,640 (CHF 86) | CHF 189 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 583 (CHF 31) | CHF 100 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 66 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 17 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 4.84 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 6 | - 78% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 6,899 (CHF 363) | CHF 526 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.43 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,315 (CHF 69) | CHF 108 | - 36% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 47 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05265
CHF
/
MXN
Do you live in Zurich? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 64% cheaper than in Caracas
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 81% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 28% cheaper than in Montevideo
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Osaka is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Timisoara (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Queretaro (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florence (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tucson, Arizona (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bologna (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brno (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States)
Cost of living in Tlaquepaque (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 3,598
(Mex$ 68,352)
in Tlaquepaque.
Recent Prices Added
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Glasgow costs £6.00 (4 minutes ago)
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Berkeley, California costs $25 (40 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Edmonton costs C$2,643 (about 2 hours ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Kuwait City costs Dinar 600 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Miami, Florida costs $1,626 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Lima costs S/. 2,000 (about 3 hours ago)