Cost of living
Morelia compared to Mexico City
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Overview comparison
MoreliaMexico City
Consumer prices in Morelia are roughly 5% higher than in Mexico City.
Cost of living
| Item | Morelia | Mexico City |
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| Total with rent one person | 771 | 593 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,451 | 2,132 |
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| Without rent one person | 420 | 506 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,284 | 1,397 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 280.32 | 254.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 794.52 | 529.89 |
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| Food person | 365 | 298 |
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| Food family | 678 | 863 |
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| Transport person | 109.27 | 67.46 |
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| Transport family | 304.45 | 181.33 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.9 years | 68.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Morelia | Mexico City |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.33 | 8.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.4 | 16.28 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.11 | 6.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.52 | 3.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.13 | 3.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.35 | 0.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Morelia | Mexico City |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 315.84 | 278.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 228.26 | 175.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,223.66 | 553.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 577.08 | 475.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.39 | 49.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.67 | 88.29 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.75 | 32.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Morelia | Mexico City |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.47 | 10.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,730 | 422 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 678 | 1,740 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 | 0.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.18% | 29.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.96 | 9.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.47 | 0.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Morelia | Mexico City |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.92 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.97 | 2.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.97 | 4.38 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.43 | 5.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.71 | 10.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.14 | 0.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 1 |
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Other
| Item | Morelia | Mexico City |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.64 | 20.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.9 | 2.77 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.51 | 28.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.17 | 4.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.4 | 51.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.77 | 88.01 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 149.67 | 171.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,492 | 3,453 |
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