Compare Cities

See how cost of living compares across up to four cities

City 1

Mexico City, Mexico

City 2

New York City, United States

Who for:

Expensive

21% above average

Mexico City

Mexico

Monthly Total

$ 1 756

for one adult

100

Very Expensive

163% above average

New York City

United States

Monthly Total

$ 3 805

for one adult

-53.8%

Mexico City is 53.8% cheaper than New York City

$ 2 049 difference per month

Category Breakdown

Bars are scaled to the highest value in each category.

Housing

-58.2%

Mexico City$ 1 150

New York City$ 2 750

Basic Grocery Basket

-5.6%

Mexico City$ 146

New York City$ 154

Restaurants

-53.5%

Mexico City$ 194

New York City$ 418

Transportation

-26.8%

Mexico City$ 46

New York City$ 62

Utilities

-29.4%

Mexico City$ 121

New York City$ 171

Entertainment

-75.4%

Mexico City$ 35

New York City$ 143

Healthcare

-68.5%

Mexico City$ 29

New York City$ 91

Clothing

+134.4%

Mexico City$ 36

New York City$ 15

Monthly Costs Comparison

Cost Distribution