Cost of living comparison

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Branson vs. Mexico City Cost of Living Summary

Branson is 31.2% more expensive than Mexico City.

Restaurants: pay 4.3% less in Branson
Groceries: pay 21.9% more in Branson
Transportation: pay 44.4% more in Branson
Housing: pay 42.6% more in Branson
Childcare: pay 85.9% more in Branson
Entertainment and Sports: pay 42.1% more in Branson
Clothing: pay 13.9% less in Branson

The cost of childcare, transportation, housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Branson are more expensive than in Mexico City. Expenses including clothing and restaurants are lower in Branson. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Branson.

Branson vs. Mexico City Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Branson instead of Mexico City, you would:

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pay 4.3% less for restaurants

	Mexico City	Branson
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.86 MX$196.39	$15.00	+38.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.82 MX$159.57	$8.00	-9.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.73 MX$31.33	$1.33	-23.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.30 MX$23.59	$1.00	-23.3%
Average			-4.3%

Mexico City vs. Branson - Cost of restaurants

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pay 21.9% more for groceries

	Mexico City	Branson
Bread 1 loaf	$2.63 MX$47.49	$2.57	-2.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.04 MX$91.17	$3.86	-23.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.54 MX$118.28	$3.78	-42.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.61 MX$47.16	$3.53	+35.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.80 MX$68.82	$4.00	+5.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.37 MX$24.77	$2.40	+75.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.80 MX$14.47	$0.58	-27.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.97 MX$17.61	$1.00	+2.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.91 MX$16.39	$2.84	+212.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.96 MX$17.34	$1.00	+4.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.99 MX$17.98	$1.00	+0.6%
Average			+21.9%

Mexico City vs. Branson - Cost of groceries

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pay 44.4% more for transportation

	Mexico City	Branson
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.14 MX$92.93	$2.93	-43.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$19.54 MX$353.50	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,030.45 MX$362K	$28,000.00	+39.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.42 MX$80.04	$10.47	+136.6%
Average			+44.4%

Mexico City vs. Branson - Cost of transportation

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pay 42.6% more for housing

	Mexico City	Branson
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$30.93 MX$559.56	$47.00	+51.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,079.15 MX$19,521.02	$900.00	-16.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$677.25 MX$12,250.91	$800.00	+18.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$37.36 MX$675.84	$81.16	+117.2%
Average			+42.6%

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pay 85.9% more for childcare

	Mexico City	Branson
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$430.39 MX$7,785.40	$800.00	+85.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,897.53 MX$197K	??
Average			+85.9%

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pay 42.1% more for entertainment and sports

	Mexico City	Branson
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.26 MX$58.92	$3.75	+15.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.81 MX$68.99	$4.33	+13.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.34 MX$78.56	$6.75	+55.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$58.44 MX$1,057.23	??
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.51 MX$117.83	$12.00	+84.2%
Average			+42.1%

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pay 13.9% less for clothing

	Mexico City	Branson
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$60.95 MX$1,102.45	$30.00	-50.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$48.08 MX$869.67	$51.00	+6.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$105.72 MX$1,912.40	$75.00	-29.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$110.91 MX$2,006.29	$131.25	+18.3%
Average			-13.9%

Mexico City vs. Branson - Cost of clothing

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