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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 1.63 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Mexico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.68 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 11.09 PLN (3.08 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Mexico.

26.68 PLN
11.09 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.08 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.79 PLN (1.89 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Mexico.

9.08 PLN
6.79 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.81 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 44.27 PLN (12.29 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Mexico.

71.81 PLN
44.27 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.82 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 40.09 PLN (11.13 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Mexico.

64.82 PLN
40.09 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.91 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 31.84 PLN (8.84 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 45% lower in Mexico.

57.91 PLN
31.84 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.42 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 16.03 PLN (4.45 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Mexico.

68.42 PLN
16.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.03 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 6.4 PLN (1.78 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Mexico.

12.03 PLN
6.40 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.89 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 9.66 PLN (2.68 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Mexico.

25.89 PLN
9.66 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.72 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 13.43 PLN (3.73 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Mexico.

13.72 PLN
13.43 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 89.99 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 86.36 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

89.99 PLN
86.36 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.59 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 5.21 PLN (1.45 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Mexico.

10.59 PLN
5.21 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.04 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 9.99 PLN (2.77 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Mexico.

18.04 PLN
9.99 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.8 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 37.22 PLN (10.34 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Mexico.

61.80 PLN
37.22 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.73 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.33 PLN (1.76 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in the United States.

5.73 PLN
6.33 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.44 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 8.52 PLN (2.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 41% lower in Mexico.

14.44 PLN
8.52 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.6 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 8.04 PLN (2.23 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 61% lower in Mexico.

20.60 PLN
8.04 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.47 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 8.1 PLN (2.25 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Mexico.

13.47 PLN
8.10 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.78 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 7.34 PLN (2.04 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Mexico.

29.78 PLN
7.34 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.34 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 47.03 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United States.

32.34 PLN
47.03 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.94 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 7.66 PLN (2.13 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Mexico.

22.94 PLN
7.66 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.97 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 4.17 PLN (1.16 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Mexico.

8.97 PLN
4.17 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.21 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.1 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 14.11 PLN (3.92 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Mexico.

21.10 PLN
14.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.88 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 6.52 PLN (1.81 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Mexico.

11.88 PLN
6.52 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.81 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 12.03 PLN (3.34 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Mexico.

28.81 PLN
12.03 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.21 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 18.04 PLN (5.01 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Mexico.

43.21 PLN
18.04 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.21 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 36.08 PLN (10.02 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Mexico.

43.21 PLN
36.08 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 504.17 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 200.43 PLN (55.66 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Mexico.

504.17 PLN
200.43 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.63 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 50.11 PLN (13.91 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Mexico.

93.63 PLN
50.11 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.18 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.37 PLN (1.21 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Mexico.

9.18 PLN
4.37 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 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 5.01 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United States.

3.55 PLN
5.01 PLN

Gasoline 1L

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

3.34 PLN
4.89 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.6 times more for transportation in the United States than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 475.36 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 72.16 PLN (20.04 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Mexico.

475.36 PLN
72.16 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.4 PLN (0.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Mexico.

10.44 PLN
1.40 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.25 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 20.24 PLN (5.62 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Mexico.

151.25 PLN
20.24 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.81 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.68 PLN (0.47 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Mexico.

7.81 PLN
1.68 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.97 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 5.01 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Mexico.

17.97 PLN
5.01 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 72.02 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 24.05 PLN (6.68 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Mexico.

72.02 PLN
24.05 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 568.16 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 217.97 PLN (60.53 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Mexico.

568.16 PLN
217.97 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 234.08 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 95.32 PLN (26.47 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Mexico.

234.08 PLN
95.32 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.65 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 14613 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3916 PLN (1087.47 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Mexico.

14 613 PLN
3 916 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 9158 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2482 PLN (689.1 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Mexico.

9 158 PLN
2 482 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 29607 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8434 PLN (2342.07 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Mexico.

29 607 PLN
8 434 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 18822 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4946 PLN (1373.29 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Mexico.

18 822 PLN
4 946 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.72 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 62500 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 13317 PLN (3697.97 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Mexico.

62 500 PLN
13 317 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 43849 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 9225 PLN (2561.51 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 79% lower in Mexico.

43 849 PLN
9 225 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.51 times higher than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18529 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3361 PLN (933.36 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 81.9% lower in Mexico.

18 529 PLN
3 361 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

374 PLN
85.6 PLN

Two stars

527 PLN
348 PLN

Three stars

703 PLN
505 PLN

Four stars

909 PLN
1 057 PLN

Five stars

2 164 PLN
2 884 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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