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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.25 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 11.31 PLN (3.19 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Mexico.

26.25 PLN
11.31 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.93 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.93 PLN (1.96 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Mexico.

8.93 PLN
6.93 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 70.64 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 45.13 PLN (12.74 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Mexico.

70.64 PLN
45.13 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 63.77 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 40.87 PLN (11.54 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Mexico.

63.77 PLN
40.87 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 56.97 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 32.46 PLN (9.16 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 43% lower in Mexico.

56.97 PLN
32.46 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 67.31 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 16.35 PLN (4.61 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Mexico.

67.31 PLN
16.35 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.83 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 6.52 PLN (1.84 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Mexico.

11.83 PLN
6.52 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.47 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 9.85 PLN (2.78 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Mexico.

25.47 PLN
9.85 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.5 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 13.69 PLN (3.86 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

13.50 PLN
13.69 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 88.53 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 84.96 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

88.53 PLN
84.96 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.42 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 5.31 PLN (1.5 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 49% lower in Mexico.

10.42 PLN
5.31 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.75 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 10.18 PLN (2.87 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Mexico.

17.75 PLN
10.18 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 60.79 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 37.95 PLN (10.71 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Mexico.

60.79 PLN
37.95 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.63 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.46 PLN (1.82 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United States.

5.63 PLN
6.46 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.21 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 8.68 PLN (2.45 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Mexico.

14.21 PLN
8.68 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.26 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 8.2 PLN (2.31 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Mexico.

20.26 PLN
8.20 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.25 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 8.26 PLN (2.33 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Mexico.

13.25 PLN
8.26 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.3 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 7.49 PLN (2.11 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Mexico.

29.30 PLN
7.49 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 31.81 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 46.27 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United States.

31.81 PLN
46.27 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.57 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 7.81 PLN (2.2 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Mexico.

22.57 PLN
7.81 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 4.25 PLN (1.2 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Mexico.

8.82 PLN
4.25 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.13 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.76 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 14.38 PLN (4.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Mexico.

20.76 PLN
14.38 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.69 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 6.65 PLN (1.88 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Mexico.

11.69 PLN
6.65 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.34 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 12.26 PLN (3.46 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Mexico.

28.34 PLN
12.26 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 42.51 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 18.39 PLN (5.19 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Mexico.

42.51 PLN
18.39 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.51 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 36.78 PLN (10.38 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Mexico.

42.51 PLN
36.78 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 495.99 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 204.34 PLN (57.68 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Mexico.

495.99 PLN
204.34 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 92.11 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 51.08 PLN (14.42 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Mexico.

92.11 PLN
51.08 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.03 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.45 PLN (1.26 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Mexico.

9.03 PLN
4.45 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 3.49 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.93 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in the United States.

3.49 PLN
4.93 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.29 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.81 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in the United States.

3.29 PLN
4.81 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.36 times more for transportation in the United States than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 467.65 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 73.56 PLN (20.76 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Mexico.

467.65 PLN
73.56 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.27 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.43 PLN (0.4 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Mexico.

10.27 PLN
1.43 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 148.8 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 20.64 PLN (5.83 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Mexico.

148.80 PLN
20.64 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.69 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.71 PLN (0.48 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Mexico.

7.69 PLN
1.71 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.68 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 5.11 PLN (1.44 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Mexico.

17.68 PLN
5.11 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 70.86 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 24.52 PLN (6.92 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Mexico.

70.86 PLN
24.52 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 558.94 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 222.22 PLN (62.72 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Mexico.

558.94 PLN
222.22 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 230.28 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 97.18 PLN (27.43 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Mexico.

230.28 PLN
97.18 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.52 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 14375 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3992 PLN (1126.93 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Mexico.

14 375 PLN
3 992 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 9010 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2530 PLN (714.11 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Mexico.

9 010 PLN
2 530 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 29127 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8599 PLN (2427.08 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Mexico.

29 127 PLN
8 599 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 18517 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 5042 PLN (1423.13 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Mexico.

18 517 PLN
5 042 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.55 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 61486 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 13577 PLN (3832.18 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Mexico.

61 486 PLN
13 577 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 43137 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 9404 PLN (2654.47 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Mexico.

43 137 PLN
9 404 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.32 times higher than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18228 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3427 PLN (967.23 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 81.2% lower in Mexico.

18 228 PLN
3 427 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

368 PLN
84.2 PLN

Two stars

518 PLN
342 PLN

Three stars

691 PLN
497 PLN

Four stars

894 PLN
1 039 PLN

Five stars

2 129 PLN
2 838 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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