Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Mexico instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$8.83
MX$172.22
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$7.25
MX$141.45
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.11
MX$21.62
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.84
MX$16.30
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Mexico
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Bread
1 loaf
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?? |
$2.35
MX$45.90
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.62
MX$70.63
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.17
MX$100.92
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$2.18
MX$42.52
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.12
MX$60.94
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.08
MX$21.12
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.57
MX$11.06
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.71
MX$13.78
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.70
MX$13.62
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.81
MX$15.73
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.73
MX$14.32
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.48
MX$87.38
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$26.30
MX$512.98
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$19,957.31
MX$389,243.30
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$15.63
MX$304.79
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$26.71
MX$520.99
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$486.26
MX$9,483.97
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$362.30
MX$7,066.18
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$44.69
MX$871.58
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$205.12
MX$4,000.55
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$4,165.20
MX$81,237.22
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.16
MX$42.06
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.84
MX$55.38
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$3.78
MX$73.80
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$33.67
MX$656.63
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$4.39
MX$85.63
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Mexico
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$45.84
MX$894.08
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$36.33
MX$708.55
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$82.04
MX$1,600.09
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$76.65
MX$1,494.90
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