Cost of living
Michoacan compared to Baja California (Mexico)
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Overview comparison
MichoacanBaja California (Mexico)
Consumer prices in Michoacan are roughly 5% higher than in Baja California (Mexico).
Cost of living
| Item | Michoacan | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| Total with rent one person | 810 | 782 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,458 | 2,816 |
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| Without rent one person | 500 | 505 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,448 | 1,812 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 327.9 | 327.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 871.83 | 930.26 |
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| Food person | 380 | 291 |
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| Food family | 914 | 810 |
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| Transport person | 119.73 | 140.55 |
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| Transport family | 306.64 | 393 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.84 years | 73.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Michoacan | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.68 | 8.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.2 | 34.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.27 | 7.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.02 | 2.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.5 | 2.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 0.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Michoacan | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 453.44 | 377.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 358.8 | 299.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 879.28 | 914.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 782.94 | 666.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.27 | 36.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.47 | 60.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.18 | 43.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Michoacan | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.07 | 9.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 702 | 863 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 598 | 593 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.73% | 32.42% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.35 | 17.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Michoacan | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.47 | 2.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.25 | 2.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.59 | 7.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.04 | 6.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.47 | 8.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Michoacan | Baja California (Mexico) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.61 | 30.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.61 | 3.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 44.21 | 41.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.03 | 9.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.2 | 51.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.67 | 82.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 247.03 | 255.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,091 | 8,707 |
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