Cost of living comparison
Irapuato is 5.5% more expensive than Mexico City.
- Restaurants
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pay 14.9% more in Irapuato
- Groceries
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pay 8.5% less in Irapuato
- Transportation
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pay 2.6 times more in Irapuato
- Housing
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pay 39.7% less in Irapuato
- Childcare
-
pay 60.0% less in Irapuato
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 25.0% less in Irapuato
- Clothing
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pay 1.1% more in Irapuato
The cost of transportation, restaurants, and clothing in Irapuato are more expensive than in Mexico City. Expenses including childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Irapuato. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Irapuato.
If you lived in Irapuato instead of Mexico City, you would:
pay 14.9% more for restaurants
|
Mexico City
|
Irapuato
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.93
MX$204.83
|
$9.93
MX$204.83
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.45
MX$153.62
|
$8.94
MX$184.35
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.08
MX$22.27
|
$1.18
MX$24.32
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.77
MX$15.94
|
$0.89
MX$18.43
|
|
pay 8.5% less for groceries
|
Mexico City
|
Irapuato
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.45
MX$50.59
|
$2.33
MX$48.00
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.87
MX$100.40
|
$4.78
MX$98.56
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.51
MX$113.62
|
$5.83
MX$120.18
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.18
MX$45.03
|
$1.94
MX$39.94
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.57
MX$73.66
|
$4.37
MX$90.20
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.22
MX$25.20
|
$1.14
MX$23.54
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
MX$13.81
|
$0.49
MX$10.20
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.80
MX$16.48
|
$0.69
MX$14.25
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.83
MX$17.07
|
$0.57
MX$11.77
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.85
MX$17.56
|
$0.77
MX$15.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.83
MX$17.07
|
$0.69
MX$14.25
|
|
pay 2.6 times more for transportation
|
Mexico City
|
Irapuato
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
MX$95.67
|
$4.32
MX$89.19
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$17.87
MX$368.69
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,615.02
MX$384,053.88
|
$12,901.45
MX$266,174.94
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.47
MX$71.69
|
$20.99
MX$433.12
|
|
pay 39.7% less for housing
|
Mexico City
|
Irapuato
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.38
MX$502.98
|
$19.81
MX$408.63
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$893.52
MX$18,434.59
|
$173.74
MX$3,584.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$544.24
MX$11,228.34
|
$156.37
MX$3,226.05
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$30.31
MX$625.36
|
$33.94
MX$700.14
|
|
pay 60.0% less for childcare
|
Mexico City
|
Irapuato
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$381.33
MX$7,867.29
|
$143.96
MX$2,970.02
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,426.99
MX$173,860.58
|
$3,549.26
MX$73,226.27
|
|
pay 25.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Mexico City
|
Irapuato
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.73
MX$56.33
|
$2.36
MX$48.65
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.01
MX$62.02
|
$2.73
MX$56.33
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.92
MX$80.91
|
$3.72
MX$76.81
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$53.69
MX$1,107.64
|
$14.89
MX$307.24
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.96
MX$102.41
|
$3.72
MX$76.81
|
|
pay 1.1% more for clothing
|
Mexico City
|
Irapuato
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$56.36
MX$1,162.69
|
$52.12
MX$1,075.35
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.06
MX$847.11
|
$47.16
MX$972.94
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.99
MX$1,897.94
|
$111.69
MX$2,304.32
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$91.93
MX$1,896.63
|
$69.50
MX$1,433.80
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