Cost of living comparison
compared to
Herceg Novi vs. Mexico City Cost of Living Summary
Herceg Novi is 19.0% more expensive than Mexico City.
- Restaurants
-
pay 27.4% more in Herceg Novi
- Groceries
-
pay 17.1% less in Herceg Novi
- Transportation
-
pay 2.0 times more in Herceg Novi
- Housing
-
pay 42.8% more in Herceg Novi
- Childcare
-
pay 12.3% less in Herceg Novi
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.3% less in Herceg Novi
- Clothing
-
pay 5.5% less in Herceg Novi
The cost of transportation, housing, and restaurants in Herceg Novi are more expensive than in Mexico City. Expenses including groceries, childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Herceg Novi. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Herceg Novi.
Herceg Novi vs. Mexico City Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Herceg Novi instead of Mexico City, you would:
pay 27.4% more for restaurants
|
Mexico City
|
Herceg Novi
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.86
MX$186.00
|
$11.68
€9.91
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.82
MX$151.13
|
$10.51
€8.92
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.73
MX$29.67
|
$2.57
€2.18
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.30
MX$22.34
|
$1.75
€1.49
|
|
Mexico City vs. Herceg Novi - Cost of restaurants
pay 17.1% less for groceries
|
Mexico City
|
Herceg Novi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.63
MX$44.98
|
$0.98
€0.83
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.04
MX$86.35
|
$4.56
€3.87
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.54
MX$112.02
|
$5.34
€4.53
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.61
MX$44.66
|
$3.24
€2.75
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.80
MX$65.18
|
$3.42
€2.90
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.37
MX$23.46
|
$0.60
€0.51
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.80
MX$13.71
|
$0.74
€0.63
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
MX$16.68
|
$0.82
€0.70
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.91
MX$15.53
|
$1.40
€1.18
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.96
MX$16.42
|
$0.47
€0.40
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.99
MX$17.03
|
$0.64
€0.54
|
|
Mexico City vs. Herceg Novi - Cost of groceries
pay 2.0 times more for transportation
|
Mexico City
|
Herceg Novi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.14
MX$88.02
|
$6.53
€5.55
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$19.54
MX$334.81
|
$46.72
€39.66
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,030.45
MX$343K
|
$33,871.70
€28,749.89
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.42
MX$75.81
|
$12.03
€10.21
|
|
Mexico City vs. Herceg Novi - Cost of transportation
pay 42.8% more for housing
|
Mexico City
|
Herceg Novi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$30.93
MX$529.97
|
$32.87
€27.90
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,079.15
MX$18,488.71
|
$784.22
€665.64
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$677.25
MX$11,603.05
|
$478.88
€406.46
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$37.36
MX$640.10
|
$120.08
€101.92
|
|
Mexico City vs. Herceg Novi - Cost of housing
pay 12.3% less for childcare
|
Mexico City
|
Herceg Novi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$430.39
MX$7,373.69
|
$467.20
€396.55
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,897.53
MX$187K
|
$7,270.74
€6,171.31
|
|
Mexico City vs. Herceg Novi - Cost of childcare
pay 4.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Mexico City
|
Herceg Novi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.26
MX$55.80
|
$3.21
€2.73
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.81
MX$65.34
|
$2.55
€2.17
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.34
MX$74.40
|
$3.80
€3.22
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$58.44
MX$1,001.32
|
$58.40
€49.57
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.51
MX$111.60
|
$8.18
€6.94
|
|
Mexico City vs. Herceg Novi - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 5.5% less for clothing
|
Mexico City
|
Herceg Novi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.95
MX$1,044.15
|
$87.60
€74.35
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.08
MX$823.68
|
$35.04
€29.74
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$105.72
MX$1,811.27
|
$75.92
€64.44
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$110.91
MX$1,900.19
|
$99.28
€84.27
|
|
Mexico City vs. Herceg Novi - Cost of clothing
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