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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Mexico

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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United States vs. Mexico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.68 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Mexico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.06 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 10.78 PLN (2.95 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Mexico.

27.06 PLN
10.78 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.2 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.6 PLN (1.81 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Mexico.

9.20 PLN
6.60 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.82 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 43.02 PLN (11.78 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Mexico.

72.82 PLN
43.02 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.74 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 38.95 PLN (10.67 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Mexico.

65.74 PLN
38.95 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.73 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 30.94 PLN (8.47 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Mexico.

58.73 PLN
30.94 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.39 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 15.58 PLN (4.27 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Mexico.

69.39 PLN
15.58 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.2 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 6.21 PLN (1.7 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Mexico.

12.20 PLN
6.21 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.26 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 9.39 PLN (2.57 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Mexico.

26.26 PLN
9.39 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.91 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 13.05 PLN (3.57 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Mexico.

13.91 PLN
13.05 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.27 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 87.58 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

91.27 PLN
87.58 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.74 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 5.06 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Mexico.

10.74 PLN
5.06 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.3 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 9.71 PLN (2.66 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Mexico.

18.30 PLN
9.71 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.67 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 36.17 PLN (9.9 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Mexico.

62.67 PLN
36.17 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.15 PLN (1.68 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in the United States.

5.81 PLN
6.15 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.65 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 8.28 PLN (2.27 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Mexico.

14.65 PLN
8.28 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.89 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 7.82 PLN (2.14 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Mexico.

20.89 PLN
7.82 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.66 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.87 PLN (2.15 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Mexico.

13.66 PLN
7.87 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.2 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 7.14 PLN (1.95 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Mexico.

30.20 PLN
7.14 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.8 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 47.7 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United States.

32.80 PLN
47.70 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.26 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 7.44 PLN (2.04 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 68% lower in Mexico.

23.26 PLN
7.44 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.09 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 4.05 PLN (1.11 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Mexico.

9.09 PLN
4.05 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.31 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.4 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 13.71 PLN (3.75 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Mexico.

21.40 PLN
13.71 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.05 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 6.34 PLN (1.74 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Mexico.

12.05 PLN
6.34 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.22 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 11.69 PLN (3.2 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 60% lower in Mexico.

29.22 PLN
11.69 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.83 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 17.53 PLN (4.8 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 60% lower in Mexico.

43.83 PLN
17.53 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.83 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 35.06 PLN (9.6 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 20% lower in Mexico.

43.83 PLN
35.06 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 511.3 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 194.76 PLN (53.33 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Mexico.

511.30 PLN
194.76 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.96 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 48.69 PLN (13.33 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Mexico.

94.96 PLN
48.69 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.31 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.24 PLN (1.16 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Mexico.

9.31 PLN
4.24 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 5.08 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United States.

3.60 PLN
5.08 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.96 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in the United States.

3.39 PLN
4.96 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.88 times more for transportation in the United States than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 482.09 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 70.11 PLN (19.2 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Mexico.

482.09 PLN
70.11 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.59 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.36 PLN (0.37 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Mexico.

10.59 PLN
1.36 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.39 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 19.67 PLN (5.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Mexico.

153.39 PLN
19.67 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.93 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.63 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Mexico.

7.93 PLN
1.63 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.22 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.87 PLN (1.33 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Mexico.

18.22 PLN
4.87 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 73.04 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 23.37 PLN (6.4 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 68% lower in Mexico.

73.04 PLN
23.37 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 576.2 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 211.8 PLN (57.99 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Mexico.

576.20 PLN
211.80 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.39 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 92.62 PLN (25.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 61% lower in Mexico.

237.39 PLN
92.62 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.81 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Mexico.

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 14819 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3805 PLN (1041.94 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Mexico.

14 819 PLN
3 805 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 9288 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2411 PLN (660.25 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 74% lower in Mexico.

9 288 PLN
2 411 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 30026 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8196 PLN (2244.02 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Mexico.

30 026 PLN
8 196 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 19089 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4806 PLN (1315.79 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Mexico.

19 089 PLN
4 806 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.92 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Mexico.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 63384 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 12940 PLN (3543.14 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Mexico.

63 384 PLN
12 940 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 44469 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 8963 PLN (2454.26 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Mexico.

44 469 PLN
8 963 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.75 times higher than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18791 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3266 PLN (894.28 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 82.6% lower in Mexico.

18 791 PLN
3 266 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
86.8 PLN

Two stars

534 PLN
353 PLN

Three stars

713 PLN
512 PLN

Four stars

922 PLN
1 072 PLN

Five stars

2 195 PLN
2 925 PLN

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

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