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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 10.87 PLN (3.02 USD) in Mexico and 26.67 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Mexico.

10.87 PLN
26.67 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.66 PLN (1.85 USD) in Mexico and 9.07 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Mexico.

6.66 PLN
9.07 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.38 PLN (12.05 USD) in Mexico and 71.78 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Mexico.

43.38 PLN
71.78 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 39.27 PLN (10.91 USD) in Mexico and 64.79 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Mexico.

39.27 PLN
64.79 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.2 PLN (8.67 USD) in Mexico and 57.88 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Mexico.

31.20 PLN
57.88 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.71 PLN (4.36 USD) in Mexico and 68.39 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Mexico.

15.71 PLN
68.39 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.27 PLN (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 12.02 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Mexico.

6.27 PLN
12.02 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.46 PLN (2.63 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 25.88 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Mexico.

9.46 PLN
25.88 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.16 PLN (3.66 USD) in Mexico and 13.71 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

13.16 PLN
13.71 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 86.32 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 89.95 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

86.32 PLN
89.95 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.11 PLN (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 10.58 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Mexico.

5.11 PLN
10.58 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.79 PLN (2.72 USD) in Mexico and 18.03 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Mexico.

9.79 PLN
18.03 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 36.47 PLN (10.13 USD) in Mexico and 61.77 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41% lower in Mexico.

36.47 PLN
61.77 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.2 PLN (1.72 USD) in Mexico and 5.72 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in the United States.

6.20 PLN
5.72 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.34 PLN (2.32 USD) in Mexico and 14.43 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Mexico.

8.34 PLN
14.43 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.88 PLN (2.19 USD) in Mexico and 20.59 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Mexico.

7.88 PLN
20.59 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.94 PLN (2.2 USD) in Mexico and 13.46 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41% lower in Mexico.

7.94 PLN
13.46 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.2 PLN (2 USD) in Mexico and 29.77 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Mexico.

7.20 PLN
29.77 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.01 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 32.32 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United States.

47.01 PLN
32.32 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.51 PLN (2.09 USD) in Mexico and 22.93 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Mexico.

7.51 PLN
22.93 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.09 PLN (1.14 USD) in Mexico and 8.96 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Mexico.

4.09 PLN
8.96 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 13.82 PLN (3.84 USD) in Mexico and 21.09 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Mexico.

13.82 PLN
21.09 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.39 PLN (1.78 USD) in Mexico and 11.88 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Mexico.

6.39 PLN
11.88 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.78 PLN (3.27 USD) in Mexico and 28.8 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Mexico.

11.78 PLN
28.80 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.67 PLN (4.91 USD) in Mexico and 43.2 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Mexico.

17.67 PLN
43.20 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.35 PLN (9.82 USD) in Mexico and 43.2 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Mexico.

35.35 PLN
43.20 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 196.37 PLN (54.55 USD) in Mexico and 503.95 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Mexico.

196.37 PLN
503.95 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 49.09 PLN (13.64 USD) in Mexico and 93.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Mexico.

49.09 PLN
93.59 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.28 PLN (1.19 USD) in Mexico and 9.18 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Mexico.

4.28 PLN
9.18 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 5.01 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United States.

5.01 PLN
3.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.89 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 3.34 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in the United States.

4.89 PLN
3.34 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.73 times less for transportation in Mexico than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 70.69 PLN (19.64 USD) in Mexico and 475.15 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Mexico.

70.69 PLN
475.15 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.37 PLN (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 10.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Mexico.

1.37 PLN
10.44 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.83 PLN (5.51 USD) in Mexico and 151.18 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Mexico.

19.83 PLN
151.18 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.65 PLN (0.46 USD) in Mexico and 7.81 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Mexico.

1.65 PLN
7.81 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.91 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 17.96 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Mexico.

4.91 PLN
17.96 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 23.56 PLN (6.55 USD) in Mexico and 71.99 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Mexico.

23.56 PLN
71.99 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 213.56 PLN (59.33 USD) in Mexico and 567.91 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Mexico.

213.56 PLN
567.91 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 93.39 PLN (25.94 USD) in Mexico and 233.97 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Mexico.

93.39 PLN
233.97 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.72 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 3837 PLN (1065.91 USD) in Mexico and 14606 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Mexico.

3 837 PLN
14 606 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 2431 PLN (675.44 USD) in Mexico and 9154 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Mexico.

2 431 PLN
9 154 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 8263 PLN (2295.65 USD) in Mexico and 29594 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Mexico.

8 263 PLN
29 594 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 4845 PLN (1346.07 USD) in Mexico and 18814 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Mexico.

4 845 PLN
18 814 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.81 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 13047 PLN (3624.67 USD) in Mexico and 62472 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Mexico.

13 047 PLN
62 472 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 9038 PLN (2510.73 USD) in Mexico and 43829 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Mexico.

9 038 PLN
43 829 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 5.62 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3293 PLN (914.86 USD) in Mexico and 18521 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 82.2% lower in Mexico.

3 293 PLN
18 521 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

85.6 PLN
373 PLN

Two stars

348 PLN
527 PLN

Three stars

505 PLN
703 PLN

Four stars

1 056 PLN
908 PLN

Five stars

2 883 PLN
2 163 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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