Cost of living
Xalapa compared to Ecatepec de Morelos
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Overview comparison
XalapaEcatepec de Morelos
Consumer prices in Xalapa are roughly 4% higher than in Ecatepec de Morelos.
Cost of living
| Item | Xalapa | Ecatepec de Morelos |
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| Total with rent one person | 493 | 636 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,774 | 1,416 |
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| Without rent one person | 334 | 329 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,022 | 1,380 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 221.12 | 382.87 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 369.93 | 398.77 |
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| Food person | 335 | 249 |
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| Food family | 884 | 723 |
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| Transport person | 33.99 | 79.08 |
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| Transport family | 92.36 | 160.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.66 years | 67.49 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Xalapa | Ecatepec de Morelos |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.47 | 5.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.2 | 9.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.82 | 7.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 | 1.71 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.57 | 3.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.77 | 1.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Xalapa | Ecatepec de Morelos |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 179.97 | 356.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 119.08 | 317.09 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 292.78 | 523.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 323.15 | 262.83 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.7 | 25.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.06 | 39.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.77 | 21.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Xalapa | Ecatepec de Morelos |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.91 | 11.27 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,957 | 1,492 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,266 | 1,580 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 | 0.7 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.48% | 14.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.74 | 7.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Xalapa | Ecatepec de Morelos |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.21 | 1.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.29 | 2.17 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.09 | 4.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.99 | 5.09 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.21 | 13.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.24 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.7 |
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Other
| Item | Xalapa | Ecatepec de Morelos |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.35 | 20.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.57 | 3.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.93 | 10.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.51 | 4.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.73 | 34.3 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.97 | 53.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 97.05 | 362.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,297 | 5,768 |
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