Cost of living
San Salvador (Mexico) compared to Matamoros
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Overview comparison
San Salvador (Mexico)Matamoros
Consumer prices in Matamoros are roughly 7% higher than in San Salvador (Mexico).
Cost of living
| Item | San Salvador (Mexico) | Matamoros |
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| Total with rent one person | 838 | 814 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,509 | 1,543 |
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| Without rent one person | 510 | 468 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,287 | 1,412 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 261.26 | 270.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 468.18 | 577.75 |
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| Food person | 338 | 353 |
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| Food family | 648 | 946 |
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| Transport person | 63.43 | 46.89 |
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| Transport family | 182.93 | 130.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.08 years | 81.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Salvador (Mexico) | Matamoros |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.78 | 8.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.36 | 14.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.14 | 7.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.22 | 3.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.45 | 2.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.04 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Salvador (Mexico) | Matamoros |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 266.68 | 250.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 164.57 | 162.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 518.84 | 525.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 363.04 | 472.21 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.21 | 58.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.34 | 85.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.4 | 25.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Salvador (Mexico) | Matamoros |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.64 | 9.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 504 | 477 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,620 | 2,022 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.41% | 31.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.01 | 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 | San Salvador (Mexico) | Matamoros |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 1.51 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.1 | 1.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.01 | 6.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.8 | 5.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.54 | 7.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.17 |
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Other
| Item | San Salvador (Mexico) | Matamoros |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.32 | 26.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.84 | 2.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.7 | 24.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.56 | 4.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.08 | 42.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.81 | 62.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 167.77 | 177.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,327 | 2,379 |
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