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| Expense | Chapa de Mota | Monterrey | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.74 | $6.53 | Chapa de Mota |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.97 | $26.11 | Chapa de Mota |
| Cappuccino | $1.42 | $1.96 | Chapa de Mota |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $108 | $148 | Chapa de Mota |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.39 | $23.94 | Chapa de Mota |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $45.85 | $63.10 | Chapa de Mota |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.28 | $18.28 | Chapa de Mota |
| Fitness club membership | $13.28 | $18.28 | Chapa de Mota |
| Cinema ticket | $3.48 | $4.79 | Chapa de Mota |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $313 | Chapa de Mota |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $146 | $218 | Chapa de Mota |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $438 | $654 | Chapa de Mota |
| Total single-person budget | $462 | $653 | Chapa de Mota |
| Average net salary | $698 | $960 |
Chapa de Mota is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Chapa de Mota runs about $462 versus $653 in Monterrey — a difference of roughly 41%.
Salary-adjusted, Monterrey leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Chapa de Mota · Full cost of living in Monterrey