Cost of living comparison

Mexico

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Philippines

Marikina vs. Mexico City Cost of Living Summary

Marikina is 24.2% cheaper than Mexico City.

Restaurants: pay 64.6% less in Marikina
Groceries: pay 4.6% more in Marikina
Transportation: pay 0.8% more in Marikina
Housing: pay 17.3% less in Marikina
Childcare: pay 29.5% less in Marikina
Entertainment and Sports: pay 32.8% less in Marikina
Clothing: pay 30.9% less in Marikina

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

Marikina vs. Mexico City Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 64.6% less for restaurants

	Mexico City	Marikina
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.86 MX$193.93	$3.44 ₱207.73	-68.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.82 MX$157.57	$3.44 ₱207.73	-61.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.73 MX$30.93	$0.69 ₱41.55	-60.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.30 MX$23.29	$0.41 ₱24.67	-68.7%
Average			-64.6%

Mexico City vs. Marikina - Cost of restaurants

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pay 4.6% more for groceries

	Mexico City	Marikina
Bread 1 loaf	$2.63 MX$46.90	$1.31 ₱79.11	-50.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.04 MX$90.03	$3.89 ₱235.00	-22.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.54 MX$116.80	$8.20 ₱495.41	+25.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.61 MX$46.57	$2.27 ₱137.10	-12.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.80 MX$67.96	$2.15 ₱130.03	-43.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.37 MX$24.46	$1.17 ₱70.67	-14.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.80 MX$14.29	$0.91 ₱55.22	+14.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.97 MX$17.39	$1.17 ₱70.53	+19.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.91 MX$16.19	$0.97 ₱58.89	+7.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.96 MX$17.12	$1.48 ₱89.28	+54.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.99 MX$17.76	$1.72 ₱103.65	+72.6%
Average			+4.6%

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pay 0.8% more for transportation

	Mexico City	Marikina
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.14 MX$91.77	$4.12 ₱248.84	-19.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$19.54 MX$349.08	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,030.45 MX$358K	$32,669.06 ₱2M	+63.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.42 MX$79.04	$2.61 ₱157.88	-40.9%
Average			+0.8%

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pay 17.3% less for housing

	Mexico City	Marikina
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$30.93 MX$552.56	$25.78 ₱1,557.49	-16.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,079.15 MX$19,276.81	$171.94 ₱10,386.70	-84.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$677.25 MX$12,097.64	$85.97 ₱5,193.35	-87.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$37.36 MX$667.39	$81.81 ₱4,942.17	+119.0%
Average			-17.3%

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pay 29.5% less for childcare

	Mexico City	Marikina
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$430.39 MX$7,688.01	$312.36 ₱18,869.17	-27.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,897.53 MX$195K	$7,450.84 ₱450K	-31.6%
Average			-29.5%

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pay 32.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Mexico City	Marikina
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.26 MX$58.18	$1.03 ₱62.32	-68.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.81 MX$68.12	$2.58 ₱155.80	-32.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.34 MX$77.57	$2.68 ₱162.03	-38.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$58.44 MX$1,044.00	$40.41 ₱2,440.87	-30.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.51 MX$116.36	$6.88 ₱415.47	+5.6%
Average			-32.8%

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pay 30.9% less for clothing

	Mexico City	Marikina
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$60.95 MX$1,088.66	$61.47 ₱3,712.98	+0.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$48.08 MX$858.79	$34.39 ₱2,077.34	-28.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$105.72 MX$1,888.48	$77.37 ₱4,674.01	-26.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$110.91 MX$1,981.19	$34.39 ₱2,077.34	-69.0%
Average			-30.9%

Mexico City vs. Marikina - Cost of clothing

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