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| Expense | El Tezal | Monterrey | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.74 | $6.53 | El Tezal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.97 | $26.11 | El Tezal |
| Cappuccino | $1.42 | $1.96 | El Tezal |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $108 | $148 | El Tezal |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.39 | $23.94 | El Tezal |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $45.85 | $63.10 | El Tezal |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.28 | $18.28 | El Tezal |
| Fitness club membership | $13.28 | $18.28 | El Tezal |
| Cinema ticket | $3.48 | $4.79 | El Tezal |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $313 | El Tezal |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $146 | $218 | El Tezal |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $438 | $654 | El Tezal |
| Total single-person budget | $462 | $653 | El Tezal |
| Average net salary | $698 | $960 |
El Tezal is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in El Tezal 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 El Tezal · Full cost of living in Monterrey