Monterrey vs New York Cost of Living
Monterrey (Mexico) · Overall index 36.0 — New York (United States) · Overall index 100.0
Summary
- Overall, New York is 178% more expensive than Monterrey.
- Rent in New York is 317% more expensive than in Monterrey.
- Transport in New York is 180% more expensive than in Monterrey.
| Item | Monterrey | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +317% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $996 | $4,328 | +335% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $672 | $2,796 | +316% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,842 | $7,980 | +333% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,271 | $4,915 | +287% |
| Groceries | +139% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.62 | $1.48 | +139% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.65 | $4.03 | +144% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.43 | $5.54 | +128% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.16 | $5.18 | +140% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.61 | $16.5 | +150% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.5 | $13.6 | +109% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8 | $22.8 | +185% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.52 | $6.73 | +167% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.02 | $2.56 | +151% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.33 | $5.31 | +128% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.57 | $6.04 | +135% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.48 | $3.01 | +103% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.29 | $3.09 | +140% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.09 | $2.85 | +161% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.07 | $2.81 | +163% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.82 | $17 | +117% |
| Transport | +180% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.93 | $2.75 | +196% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $41.5 | $145 | +249% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.61 | $4.13 | +157% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.79 | $2.06 | +161% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.33 | $0.93 | +182% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,395 | $29,178 | +156% |
| Dining out | +174% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.91 | $25.5 | +186% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $49.6 | $140 | +182% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.73 | $12.7 | +168% |
| Cappuccino | $2.09 | $5.58 | +167% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.07 | $3.23 | +202% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.14 | $8.19 | +161% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.46 | $8.34 | +141% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $2.48 | +195% |
| Telecom | +93% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $29.2 | $64.2 | +120% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.2 | $66.9 | +80% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.38 | +100% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.31 | $14.9 | +79% |
| Utilities & household | +142% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $77.5 | $173 | +123% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.25 | +150% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.03 | $4.81 | +137% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.72 | $1.75 | +143% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.6 | $23.6 | +123% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.4 | $94.7 | +184% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.95 | $16.6 | +139% |
| Men's haircut | $13.7 | $36.8 | +169% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.2 | $25.1 | +124% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,016 | $2,473 | +143% |
3,273 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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