Monterrey vs Los Angeles Cost of Living
Monterrey (Mexico) · Overall index 36.0 — Los Angeles (United States) · Overall index 84.3
Summary
- Overall, Los Angeles is 134% more expensive than Monterrey.
- Rent in Los Angeles is 200% more expensive than in Monterrey.
- Transport in Los Angeles is 155% more expensive than in Monterrey.
| Item | Monterrey | Los Angeles | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +200% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $996 | $3,015 | +203% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $672 | $2,094 | +212% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,842 | $5,390 | +193% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,271 | $3,727 | +193% |
| Groceries | +113% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.62 | $1.22 | +97% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.65 | $4.23 | +156% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.43 | $5.36 | +121% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.16 | $4.45 | +106% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.61 | $12.9 | +95% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.5 | $13.9 | +114% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8 | $19.4 | +142% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.52 | $5.63 | +123% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.02 | $2.08 | +104% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.33 | $4.73 | +103% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.57 | $5.89 | +129% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.48 | $2.66 | +80% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.29 | $2.62 | +103% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.09 | $2.64 | +142% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.07 | $2.4 | +124% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.82 | $15.1 | +93% |
| Transport | +155% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.93 | $2.52 | +171% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $41.5 | $123 | +196% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.61 | $3.66 | +127% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.79 | $1.93 | +144% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.33 | $0.95 | +188% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,395 | $24,629 | +116% |
| Dining out | +136% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.91 | $19.4 | +118% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $49.6 | $120 | +142% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.73 | $10.6 | +124% |
| Cappuccino | $2.09 | $5.3 | +154% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.07 | $2.52 | +136% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.14 | $7.79 | +148% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.46 | $8.45 | +144% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $1.83 | +118% |
| Telecom | +72% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $29.2 | $53.8 | +84% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.2 | $58.1 | +56% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.32 | +68% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.31 | $15 | +81% |
| Utilities & household | +131% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $77.5 | $181 | +134% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.24 | +140% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.03 | $4.85 | +139% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.72 | $1.31 | +82% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.6 | $22.7 | +114% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.4 | $88.5 | +165% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.95 | $16.8 | +142% |
| Men's haircut | $13.7 | $30.7 | +124% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.2 | $27.9 | +149% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,016 | $2,276 | +124% |
3,358 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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