Mexico vs Mexico · 20 km apart
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Cheaper overallMexico
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| Expense | La Peña | Mexico City | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.74 | $6.63 | La Peña |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.97 | $26.52 | La Peña |
| Cappuccino | $1.42 | $1.99 | La Peña |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $108 | $150 | La Peña |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.39 | $24.31 | La Peña |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $45.85 | $64.09 | La Peña |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.28 | $18.56 | La Peña |
| Fitness club membership | $13.28 | $18.56 | La Peña |
| Cinema ticket | $3.48 | $4.86 | La Peña |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $319 | La Peña |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $146 | $222 | La Peña |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $438 | $666 | La Peña |
| Total single-person budget | $462 | $664 | La Peña |
| Average net salary | $698 | $975 |
La Peña is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in La Peña runs about $462 versus $664 in Mexico City — a difference of roughly 44%.
Salary-adjusted, Mexico City 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 La Peña · Full cost of living in Mexico City