Cost of living comparison
Mexico is 37.4% more expensive than Tuxtla Gutierrez.
- Restaurants
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pay 27.7% more in Mexico
- Groceries
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pay 20.0% more in Mexico
- Transportation
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pay 11.2% less in Mexico
- Housing
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pay 47.6% more in Mexico
- Childcare
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pay 99.3% more in Mexico
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 0.6% less in Mexico
- Clothing
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pay 79.2% more in Mexico
The cost of childcare, clothing, housing, restaurants, and groceries in Mexico are more expensive than in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Expenses including transportation and entertainment and sports are lower in Mexico. Notably, childcare and clothing are significantly more expensive in Mexico.
If you lived in Mexico instead of Tuxtla Gutierrez, you would:
pay 27.7% more for restaurants
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Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.96
MX$102.41
|
$8.83
MX$182.17
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.96
MX$122.90
|
$7.25
MX$149.63
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.03
MX$21.25
|
$1.11
MX$22.87
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.81
MX$16.64
|
$0.84
MX$17.24
|
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pay 20.0% more for groceries
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.48
MX$51.21
|
$2.35
MX$48.56
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.23
MX$66.57
|
$3.62
MX$74.72
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.51
MX$93.04
|
$5.17
MX$106.75
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.38
MX$49.16
|
$2.18
MX$44.98
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.48
MX$51.10
|
$3.12
MX$64.46
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.90
MX$18.58
|
$1.08
MX$22.34
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.41
MX$8.48
|
$0.57
MX$11.70
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.34
MX$6.97
|
$0.71
MX$14.58
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.68
MX$13.94
|
$0.70
MX$14.41
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
MX$13.01
|
$0.81
MX$16.64
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.90
MX$18.58
|
$0.73
MX$15.15
|
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pay 11.2% less for transportation
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.35
MX$89.77
|
$4.48
MX$92.44
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$27.30
MX$563.28
|
$26.30
MX$542.64
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$19,957.31
MX$411,747.16
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.33
MX$481.35
|
$15.63
MX$322.41
|
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pay 47.6% more for housing
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.77
MX$511.05
|
$26.71
MX$551.11
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$297.84
MX$6,144.86
|
$486.26
MX$10,032.28
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$210.97
MX$4,352.61
|
$362.30
MX$7,474.71
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$44.69
MX$921.97
|
|
pay 99.3% more for childcare
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$205.12
MX$4,231.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,089.85
MX$43,116.45
|
$4,165.20
MX$85,933.90
|
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pay 0.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.99
MX$40.97
|
$2.16
MX$44.50
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.61
MX$53.77
|
$2.84
MX$58.58
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.72
MX$76.81
|
$3.78
MX$78.07
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.92
MX$947.33
|
$33.67
MX$694.59
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.19
MX$86.54
|
$4.39
MX$90.58
|
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pay 79.2% more for clothing
|
Tuxtla Gutierrez
|
Mexico
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$45.84
MX$945.77
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$36.33
MX$749.52
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$49.64
MX$1,024.14
|
$82.04
MX$1,692.60
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$39.71
MX$819.31
|
$76.65
MX$1,581.33
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