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| Expense | Playas de Rosarito | Monterrey | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.10 | $6.53 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.40 | $26.11 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $1.96 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $116 | $148 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.70 | $23.94 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.30 | $63.10 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.28 | $18.28 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Fitness club membership | $14.28 | $18.28 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Cinema ticket | $3.74 | $4.79 | Playas de Rosarito |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $230 | $313 | Playas de Rosarito |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $160 | $218 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $480 | $654 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Total single-person budget | $500 | $653 | Playas de Rosarito |
| Average net salary | $750 | $960 |
Playas de Rosarito is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Playas de Rosarito runs about $500 versus $653 in Monterrey — a difference of roughly 31%.
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 Playas de Rosarito · Full cost of living in Monterrey