Cost of living comparison
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Redwood City vs. Mexico City Cost of Living Summary
Redwood City is 2.7 times more expensive than Mexico City.
- Restaurants
- pay 2.1 times more in Redwood City
- Groceries
- pay 98.1% more in Redwood City
- Transportation
- pay 2.4 times more in Redwood City
- Housing
- pay 3.6 times more in Redwood City
- Childcare
- pay 5.2 times more in Redwood City
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 2.6 times more in Redwood City
- Clothing
- pay 15.0% less in Redwood City
Redwood City vs. Mexico City Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Redwood City instead of Mexico City, you would:
pay 2.1 times more for restaurants
Mexico City | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $10.86 MX$190.04 | $30.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $8.82 MX$154.40 | $14.50 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.73 MX$30.31 | $3.30 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.30 MX$22.83 | $2.50 | |
Mexico City vs. Redwood City - Cost of restaurants
pay 98.1% more for groceries
Mexico City | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $2.63 MX$45.95 | $5.06 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.04 MX$88.22 | $8.45 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $6.54 MX$114.45 | $5.85 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $2.61 MX$45.63 | $8.00 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $3.80 MX$66.60 | $6.63 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.37 MX$23.97 | $3.22 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.80 MX$14.00 | $1.31 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.97 MX$17.04 | $2.37 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.91 MX$15.86 | $2.26 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.96 MX$16.78 | $1.67 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.99 MX$17.40 | $1.81 | |
Mexico City vs. Redwood City - Cost of groceries
pay 2.4 times more for transportation
Mexico City | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.14 MX$89.93 | $4.75 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $19.54 MX$342.07 | $74.00 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $20,030.45 MX$351K | $36,753.89 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $4.42 MX$77.45 | $14.09 | |
Mexico City vs. Redwood City - Cost of transportation
pay 3.6 times more for housing
Mexico City | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $30.93 MX$541.46 | $68.78 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,079.15 MX$18,889.61 | $4,250.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $677.25 MX$11,854.65 | $2,500.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $37.36 MX$653.98 | $174.09 | |
Mexico City vs. Redwood City - Cost of housing
pay 5.2 times more for childcare
Mexico City | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $430.39 MX$7,533.58 | $2,823.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $10,897.53 MX$191K | $42,000.00 | |
Mexico City vs. Redwood City - Cost of childcare
pay 2.6 times more for entertainment and sports
Mexico City | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $3.26 MX$57.01 | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $3.81 MX$66.76 | $5.79 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $4.34 MX$76.01 | $10.45 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $58.44 MX$1,023.03 | $240.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $6.51 MX$114.02 | $17.00 | |
Mexico City vs. Redwood City - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 15.0% less for clothing
Mexico City | Redwood City | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $60.95 MX$1,066.79 | $56.67 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $48.08 MX$841.54 | $25.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $105.72 MX$1,850.55 | $95.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $110.91 MX$1,941.39 | $116.67 | |
Mexico City vs. Redwood City - Cost of clothing
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