Cost of living
Morelos compared to Monterrey
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Overview comparison
MorelosMonterrey
Consumer prices in Monterrey are roughly 13% higher than in Morelos.
Cost of living
| Item | Morelos | Monterrey |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,002 | 1,260 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,886 | 2,584 |
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| Without rent one person | 501 | 659 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,608 | 1,389 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 345.33 | 719.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 906.91 | 1,294.48 |
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| Food person | 301 | 311 |
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| Food family | 749 | 1,165 |
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| Transport person | 101.83 | 97.54 |
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| Transport family | 320.61 | 245.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.52 years | 71.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Morelos | Monterrey |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.98 | 11.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.17 | 42.76 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.33 | 6.84 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.99 | 2.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.61 | 4.2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.92 | 1.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Morelos | Monterrey |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 406.24 | 749.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 261.25 | 453.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 739.6 | 1,268.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 728.46 | 1,088.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.07 | 59.99 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.89 | 94.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.03 | 26.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Morelos | Monterrey |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.73 | 10.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 770 | 2,462 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 507 | 2,248 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 | 0.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.32% | 42.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.65 | 7.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.43 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Morelos | Monterrey |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.66 | 2.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.47 | 2.75 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.64 | 10.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.1 | 8.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.56 | 14.05 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Morelos | Monterrey |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.72 | 50.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.37 | 6.29 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.41 | 32.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.82 | 10.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.76 | 53.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.11 | 115.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 236.64 | 289.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,712 | 7,455 |
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