Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Mexico instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Central African Republic
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Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$5.28
MX$93.40
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$5.01
MX$88.72
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.82
MX$14.46
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.61
MX$10.83
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Central African Republic
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.59
MX$28.12
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$2.81
MX$49.71
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.66
MX$64.74
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$1.59
MX$28.18
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.20
MX$38.93
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.88
MX$15.61
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.43
MX$7.68
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.45
MX$7.88
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.53
MX$9.36
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.52
MX$9.15
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.51
MX$8.98
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Central African Republic
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.70
MX$65.49
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$21.20
MX$375.26
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$16,024.90
MX$283,661.56
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$8.04
MX$142.33
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$25.56
MX$452.50
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$311.33
MX$5,510.99
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$216.21
MX$3,827.14
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$31.37
MX$555.30
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$150.84
MX$2,669.99
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$3,135.05
MX$55,494.40
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.45
MX$25.58
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.12
MX$37.56
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.82
MX$49.96
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$29.48
MX$521.86
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.43
MX$60.72
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$38.84
MX$687.51
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$29.61
MX$524.18
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$66.06
MX$1,169.33
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$57.97
MX$1,026.15
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