Cost of living
Baja California (Mexico) compared to State of Mexico
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Overview comparison
Baja California (Mexico)State of Mexico
Consumer prices in State of Mexico are roughly 7% higher than in Baja California (Mexico).
Cost of living
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | State of Mexico |
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| Total with rent one person | 782 | 875 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,816 | 2,333 |
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| Without rent one person | 505 | 544 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,812 | 1,809 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 327.22 | 512.09 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 930.26 | 975.72 |
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| Food person | 291 | 295 |
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| Food family | 810 | 995 |
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| Transport person | 140.55 | 77.34 |
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| Transport family | 393 | 273.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.8 years | 72.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | State of Mexico |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.48 | 12.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.91 | 40.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.53 | 6.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 | 1.8 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.67 | 4.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.98 | 1.2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | State of Mexico |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 377.09 | 554.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 299.61 | 351.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 914.34 | 1,279.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 666.35 | 725.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.71 | 20.97 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.99 | 30.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.24 | 21.78 |
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Transportation
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | State of Mexico |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.19 | 12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 863 | 3,197 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 593 | 2,125 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 32.42% | 27.31% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.39 | 11.13 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | State of Mexico |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.77 | 1.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.08 | 2.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.97 | 10.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.73 | 8.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.93 | 8.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | State of Mexico |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.61 | 32.64 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.21 | 3.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.78 | 24.03 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.54 | 12.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.91 | 52.39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.37 | 108.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 255.63 | 160.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,707 | 5,318 |
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