Cost of living
Mekra compared to Silao
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Overview comparison
MekraSilao
Consumer prices in Silao are roughly 2% higher than in Mekra.
Cost of living
| Item | Mekra | Silao |
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| Total with rent one person | 363 | 380 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,115 | 986 |
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| Without rent one person | 279 | 310 |
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| Without rent one family | 593 | 863 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 170.96 | 208.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 349.65 | 339.96 |
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| Food person | 192 | 163 |
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| Food family | 452 | 451 |
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| Transport person | 42.4 | 56.24 |
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| Transport family | 128.32 | 121.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.77 years | 56.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mekra | Silao |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.04 | 2.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.75 | 14.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.59 | 3.42 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 | 1.72 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.7 | 1.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.37 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mekra | Silao |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 175.23 | 213.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 113.19 | 137.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 635.8 | 591.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 289.12 | 349.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.74 | 27.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.04 | 41.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.84 | 9.6 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mekra | Silao |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.7 | 10.35 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,900 | 1,614 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,137 | 1,215 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.74% | 10.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.28 | 2.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.06 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mekra | Silao |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.74 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.53 | 0.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.84 | 1.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.76 | 5.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.06 | 3.36 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.27 | 6.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.81 | 0.69 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Mekra | Silao |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.07 | 19.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.61 | 3.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.52 | 16.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.06 | 2.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.08 | 22.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.68 | 45.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.94 | 61.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,690 | 1,926 |
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