Cost of living
Oaxaca compared to Magdalena (Mexico)
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Overview comparison
OaxacaMagdalena (Mexico)
Consumer prices in Magdalena (Mexico) are roughly 1% higher than in Oaxaca.
Cost of living
| Item | Oaxaca | Magdalena (Mexico) |
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| Total with rent one person | 833 | 737 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,762 | 1,881 |
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| Without rent one person | 524 | 492 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,059 | 1,178 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 275.1 | 242.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 541.06 | 582.8 |
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| Food person | 328 | 343 |
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| Food family | 770 | 679 |
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| Transport person | 63.57 | 56.21 |
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| Transport family | 172.5 | 144.4 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.4 years | 68.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Oaxaca | Magdalena (Mexico) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.34 | 6.28 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.95 | 16.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.09 | 7.8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.76 | 2.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.37 | 2.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 1.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Oaxaca | Magdalena (Mexico) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 266.4 | 307.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 133.99 | 127.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 669.46 | 602.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 341.9 | 407.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.23 | 57.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.29 | 100.28 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.64 | 24.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Oaxaca | Magdalena (Mexico) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.72 | 13.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 486 | 399 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,769 | 1,640 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 | 0.62 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.45% | 28.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.95 | 7.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.87 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Oaxaca | Magdalena (Mexico) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.26 | 0.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.4 | 2.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.46 | 5.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.94 | 6.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9 | 8.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 0.91 |
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Other
| Item | Oaxaca | Magdalena (Mexico) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.8 | 21.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.52 | 3.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.11 | 25.42 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.55 | 4.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.91 | 46.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.24 | 76.59 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 179.88 | 173.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,528 | 2,830 |
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