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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.67 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.47 PLN (2.93 USD) in Mexico and 22.9 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Mexico.

11.47 PLN
22.90 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.95 PLN (1.52 USD) in Mexico and 9.37 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Mexico.

5.95 PLN
9.37 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.26 PLN (11.29 USD) in Mexico and 82.29 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Mexico.

44.26 PLN
82.29 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 51.93 PLN (13.25 USD) in Mexico and 70.57 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Mexico.

51.93 PLN
70.57 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 30.05 PLN (7.67 USD) in Mexico and 68.3 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Mexico.

30.05 PLN
68.30 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.52 PLN (4.21 USD) in Mexico and 62.73 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Mexico.

16.52 PLN
62.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.53 PLN (1.67 USD) in Mexico and 12.58 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Mexico.

6.53 PLN
12.58 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.15 PLN (2.33 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 18.58 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Mexico.

9.15 PLN
18.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.2 PLN (3.11 USD) in Mexico and 15.41 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Mexico.

12.20 PLN
15.41 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 94.01 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 97.97 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

94.01 PLN
97.97 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.5 PLN (1.15 USD) in Mexico and 11.13 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Mexico.

4.50 PLN
11.13 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.05 PLN (2.31 USD) in Mexico and 16.74 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Mexico.

9.05 PLN
16.74 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 37.28 PLN (9.51 USD) in Mexico and 65.51 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Mexico.

37.28 PLN
65.51 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.15 PLN (1.57 USD) in Mexico and 4.9 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in the United States.

6.15 PLN
4.90 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.84 PLN (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 15.29 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Mexico.

6.84 PLN
15.29 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.66 PLN (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 20.9 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Mexico.

6.66 PLN
20.90 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.32 PLN (1.87 USD) in Mexico and 16.7 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Mexico.

7.32 PLN
16.70 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.52 PLN (1.66 USD) in Mexico and 32.23 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Mexico.

6.52 PLN
32.23 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 51.2 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 35.21 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United States.

51.20 PLN
35.21 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.2 PLN (1.84 USD) in Mexico and 24.5 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Mexico.

7.20 PLN
24.50 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.76 PLN (0.96 USD) in Mexico and 9.8 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Mexico.

3.76 PLN
9.80 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.2 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 12.49 PLN (3.19 USD) in Mexico and 20.47 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39% lower in Mexico.

12.49 PLN
20.47 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.68 PLN (1.19 USD) in Mexico and 10.98 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Mexico.

4.68 PLN
10.98 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.8 PLN (3.01 USD) in Mexico and 31.36 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Mexico.

11.80 PLN
31.36 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.48 PLN (4.46 USD) in Mexico and 39.21 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Mexico.

17.48 PLN
39.21 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 30.33 PLN (7.74 USD) in Mexico and 47.05 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Mexico.

30.33 PLN
47.05 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 179.4 PLN (45.76 USD) in Mexico and 392.05 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Mexico.

179.40 PLN
392.05 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 35.41 PLN (9.03 USD) in Mexico and 98.01 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Mexico.

35.41 PLN
98.01 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.36 PLN (0.86 USD) in Mexico and 8.63 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Mexico.

3.36 PLN
8.63 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.39 times more for fuel in Mexico than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.46 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 4.25 PLN (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in the United States.

5.46 PLN
4.25 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.5 PLN (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 3.61 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in the United States.

5.50 PLN
3.61 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.06 times less for transportation in Mexico than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 71.84 PLN (18.32 USD) in Mexico and 505.75 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Mexico.

71.84 PLN
505.75 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.42 PLN (0.36 USD) in Mexico and 10.78 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Mexico.

1.42 PLN
10.78 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 28.33 PLN (7.23 USD) in Mexico and 117.62 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Mexico.

28.33 PLN
117.62 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.36 PLN (0.6 USD) in Mexico and 7.29 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Mexico.

2.36 PLN
7.29 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.72 PLN (1.2 USD) in Mexico and 17.64 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Mexico.

4.72 PLN
17.64 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.24 PLN (5.42 USD) in Mexico and 70.57 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Mexico.

21.24 PLN
70.57 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 211.44 PLN (53.93 USD) in Mexico and 385.23 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Mexico.

211.44 PLN
385.23 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 96.19 PLN (24.54 USD) in Mexico and 148.98 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Mexico.

96.19 PLN
148.98 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.03 times less for renting an apartment in Mexico than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3602 PLN (918.87 USD) in Mexico and 14900 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Mexico.

3 602 PLN
14 900 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2181 PLN (556.31 USD) in Mexico and 9332 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Mexico.

2 181 PLN
9 332 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 7012 PLN (1788.59 USD) in Mexico and 27812 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Mexico.

7 012 PLN
27 812 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4094 PLN (1044.2 USD) in Mexico and 16103 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Mexico.

4 094 PLN
16 103 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.51 times less for buying an apartment in Mexico than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12392 PLN (3160.87 USD) in Mexico and 55977 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Mexico.

12 392 PLN
55 977 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8079 PLN (2060.76 USD) in Mexico and 36363 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Mexico.

8 079 PLN
36 363 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 7.54 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3118 PLN (795.34 USD) in Mexico and 23511 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 86.7% lower in Mexico.

3 118 PLN
23 511 PLN

Hotels

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Mexico vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

168 PLN
442 PLN

Two stars

302 PLN
507 PLN

Three stars

458 PLN
702 PLN

Four stars

871 PLN
948 PLN

Five stars

2 343 PLN
2 160 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1691 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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