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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 1.66 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.93 PLN (3.01 USD) in Mexico and 26.94 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Mexico.

10.93 PLN
26.94 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.7 PLN (1.84 USD) in Mexico and 9.16 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Mexico.

6.70 PLN
9.16 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.63 PLN (12 USD) in Mexico and 72.49 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Mexico.

43.63 PLN
72.49 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 39.5 PLN (10.87 USD) in Mexico and 65.43 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Mexico.

39.50 PLN
65.43 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.38 PLN (8.63 USD) in Mexico and 58.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Mexico.

31.38 PLN
58.45 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.8 PLN (4.35 USD) in Mexico and 69.07 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Mexico.

15.80 PLN
69.07 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.3 PLN (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 12.14 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Mexico.

6.30 PLN
12.14 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.52 PLN (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 26.14 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Mexico.

9.52 PLN
26.14 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.24 PLN (3.64 USD) in Mexico and 13.85 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Mexico.

13.24 PLN
13.85 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 87.17 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 90.84 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

87.17 PLN
90.84 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.14 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 10.69 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Mexico.

5.14 PLN
10.69 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.84 PLN (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 18.21 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46% lower in Mexico.

9.84 PLN
18.21 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 36.68 PLN (10.09 USD) in Mexico and 62.38 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Mexico.

36.68 PLN
62.38 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.24 PLN (1.72 USD) in Mexico and 5.78 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in the United States.

6.24 PLN
5.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.39 PLN (2.31 USD) in Mexico and 14.58 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Mexico.

8.39 PLN
14.58 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.93 PLN (2.18 USD) in Mexico and 20.79 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Mexico.

7.93 PLN
20.79 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.98 PLN (2.2 USD) in Mexico and 13.6 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Mexico.

7.98 PLN
13.60 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 PLN (1.99 USD) in Mexico and 30.06 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Mexico.

7.24 PLN
30.06 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.48 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 32.64 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United States.

47.48 PLN
32.64 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.55 PLN (2.08 USD) in Mexico and 23.16 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Mexico.

7.55 PLN
23.16 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.11 PLN (1.13 USD) in Mexico and 9.05 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Mexico.

4.11 PLN
9.05 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.26 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.9 PLN (3.82 USD) in Mexico and 21.3 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Mexico.

13.90 PLN
21.30 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.43 PLN (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 12 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Mexico.

6.43 PLN
12.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.85 PLN (3.26 USD) in Mexico and 29.08 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Mexico.

11.85 PLN
29.08 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.78 PLN (4.89 USD) in Mexico and 43.62 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Mexico.

17.78 PLN
43.62 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.55 PLN (9.78 USD) in Mexico and 43.62 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Mexico.

35.55 PLN
43.62 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 197.52 PLN (54.33 USD) in Mexico and 508.93 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Mexico.

197.52 PLN
508.93 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 49.38 PLN (13.58 USD) in Mexico and 94.52 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Mexico.

49.38 PLN
94.52 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.3 PLN (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 9.27 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Mexico.

4.30 PLN
9.27 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.44 times more for fuel in Mexico than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.06 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in the United States.

5.06 PLN
3.58 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.94 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in the United States.

4.94 PLN
3.37 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.76 times less for transportation in Mexico than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 71.11 PLN (19.56 USD) in Mexico and 479.85 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Mexico.

71.11 PLN
479.85 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.38 PLN (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 10.54 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Mexico.

1.38 PLN
10.54 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.95 PLN (5.49 USD) in Mexico and 152.68 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Mexico.

19.95 PLN
152.68 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.66 PLN (0.46 USD) in Mexico and 7.89 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Mexico.

1.66 PLN
7.89 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.94 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 18.14 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Mexico.

4.94 PLN
18.14 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 23.7 PLN (6.52 USD) in Mexico and 72.7 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Mexico.

23.70 PLN
72.70 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 214.8 PLN (59.09 USD) in Mexico and 573.53 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Mexico.

214.80 PLN
573.53 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 93.93 PLN (25.84 USD) in Mexico and 236.29 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Mexico.

93.93 PLN
236.29 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.74 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 3859 PLN (1061.62 USD) in Mexico and 14750 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Mexico.

3 859 PLN
14 750 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 2445 PLN (672.72 USD) in Mexico and 9245 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Mexico.

2 445 PLN
9 245 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 8312 PLN (2286.41 USD) in Mexico and 29887 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Mexico.

8 312 PLN
29 887 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 4874 PLN (1340.65 USD) in Mexico and 19000 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Mexico.

4 874 PLN
19 000 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.83 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 13123 PLN (3610.08 USD) in Mexico and 63090 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Mexico.

13 123 PLN
63 090 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 9090 PLN (2500.63 USD) in Mexico and 44263 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Mexico.

9 090 PLN
44 263 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 5.65 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3312 PLN (911.17 USD) in Mexico and 18704 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 82.3% lower in Mexico.

3 312 PLN
18 704 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

86.4 PLN
377 PLN

Two stars

351 PLN
532 PLN

Three stars

510 PLN
710 PLN

Four stars

1 067 PLN
917 PLN

Five stars

2 912 PLN
2 185 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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