Cost of living
Nuevo Laredo compared to Matamoros
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Overview comparison
Nuevo LaredoMatamoros
Consumer prices in Nuevo Laredo are roughly 28% higher than in Matamoros.
Cost of living
| Item | Nuevo Laredo | Matamoros |
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| Total with rent one person | 453 | 814 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,825 | 1,543 |
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| Without rent one person | 373 | 468 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,113 | 1,412 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 126.67 | 270.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 460.27 | 577.75 |
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| Food person | 304 | 353 |
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| Food family | 766 | 946 |
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| Transport person | 47.64 | 46.89 |
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| Transport family | 108.51 | 130.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.68 years | 81.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nuevo Laredo | Matamoros |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.84 | 8.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.56 | 14.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.2 | 7.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 | 3.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.77 | 2.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.28 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nuevo Laredo | Matamoros |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 169.55 | 250.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 77.8 | 162.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 421.12 | 525.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 330.37 | 472.21 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.03 | 58.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.86 | 85.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.08 | 25.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nuevo Laredo | Matamoros |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.21 | 9.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,553 | 477 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,960 | 2,022 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.67% | 31.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.48 | 10.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.76 | 0.94 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nuevo Laredo | Matamoros |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.51 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.18 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 1.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.9 | 6.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.01 | 5.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.92 | 7.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.04 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 1.17 |
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Other
| Item | Nuevo Laredo | Matamoros |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.46 | 26.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.86 | 2.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.62 | 24.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.11 | 4.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.82 | 42.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.83 | 62.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 298.48 | 177.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,108 | 2,379 |
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