Sea and Mountain View Property From $40,000
The combination of low land and construction costs make owning property more affordable than ever at El Dorado Ranch. El Dorado Ranch is perfect for affordable vacation and retirement home living.
Cost of Living and Prices in Mexico (May 2007)
All prices were researched and recorded in Mexico City during early May 2007.
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Personal Hygiene Products - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Shower Gel
- Shampoo
- Mouthwash
- Deodorant
- Shaving Cream
- Sanitary Towels
- Moisturizing Hand Cream
- Contact Lens Solution
- Diapers per pack
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Everyday Foods - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Fresh Bread (loaf)
- Butter (/kg)
- Fresh Milk (/ltr)
- Cheese (/kg)
- Chocolate BIscuits
- Instant Coffee (200g)
- Quality Filter Coffee (400g)
- Sugar (/kg)
- Cured Ham (/kg)
- Whole Chicken (/kg)
- Breast of Chicken (/kg w/skin)
- Beef (/kg)
- White Fish (/kg)
- Fresh Corn Tortillas (/kg)
- Fresh Eggs (Dozen)
- Bacon (/kg)
- Frankfurter Sausage (/kg)
- Dried Pasta (/kg)
- Rice (/kg)
- Cornflakes Cereal (Box)
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Drinks - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Soft Drinks (e.g. Cola, Lemonade)
- Bottled Water (/Ltr)
- Six Pack of Beer (Corona/Modelo Especial)
- Wine - White (Bottle)
- Wine - Red (Bottle)
- Scotch (Chivas)
- Tequila (Mayorazgo)
- White Rum (Bacardi)
- Bottle of Quality Champagne
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Medicines & First Aid - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Aspirin
- Paracetamol
- Ibuprofen
- Indigestion Remedy (e.g. Pepto Bismol)
- Alka Seltzer
- Cough Mixture
- Plasters/Bandages
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Medical Professional - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Eye Test
- Cost of Eye Glasses
- Monthly Replacement Contact Lenses
- Dentist Check-up/Teeth Clean
- Private Doctor (Gen. Pract.) Consultation
- Private Doctor (Specialist) Consultation
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Utilities - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Electricity (/KWHr)
- Natural Gas in a Bottle (/Kg)
- Natural Gas supplied to a roof tank* (/Ltr)
- Natural Gas supplied by Mains*(/Ltr)
- Mains Water* (/M3 = 1,000 Ltrs)
- Telephone (Monthly Rental)
- Local Calls (Cost per call in excess of 100)
- National Calls (/Min)
- Calls to USA/Canada (/Min)
- Other International Calls (/Min)
- Calls to Mobile Phones (/Min)
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Eating Out - Mexican Pesos ($)
- MacDonald's (Big Mac Meal)
- Medium Pizza (Take Away)
- VIPS/Sanborns Diners - Breakfast
- VIPS/Sanborns Diners - Lunch
- VIPS/Sanborns Diners - Dinner
- Mid Scale Restaurant (Dinner)
- Up Scale Restaurant (Dinner)
- Coffee and Danish at Starbucks Coffee House
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Automobile Running Costs - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Road Tax (Road Fund License)
- Petrol (Gasoline) (/Ltr)
- Diesel (/Ltr)
- Annual Servicing (Average at Dealership)
- Insurance
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House Wares - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Bleach
- Washing-up Liquid
- Furniture Polish
- All Purpose Cleaner
- Laundry Detergent
- Fabric Softener
- Waste Disposal Bags
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Entertainment - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Cinema Tickets
- Theater Tickets - Cheap Seats
- Theater Tickets - Mid Range
- Theater Tickets - Best Seats
- Pop Concert - Budget
- Pop Concert - Mid Range
- Pop Concert - Best
- Night Club - Clubbing in Mexico City
- Theme Park Day Pass (e.g. Six Flags)
- Ice Skating
- Museum Fees
- Video/DVD Rental
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Clothing* - Men - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Trousers
- Jeans
- Shirt - Informal
- Shirt - Formal
- Dress Suit
(e.g. for work or formal engagement) - Shoes (formal)
- Shoes (e.g. Tennis Shoes)
*Prices typical at Liverpool department store
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Clothing* - Women - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Trousers
- Jeans
- Skirt
- Blouse
- Dress Suit
(e.g. for work or formal engagement) - Shoes (formal)
- Shoes (e.g. Tennis Shoes)
*Prices typical at Liverpool department store
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Local Public Transportation - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Buses - Local
- Buses National
- Taxi Fares/Private Car Hire
- Car Rental
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Home Furnishing Items - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Furniture - 3 Piece Suite
- Furniture - Full Bedroom Suite
- Television (Color, Flat Screen)
- Stereo (Portable CD Player)
- Stereo CD/Radio w/ Separate Speakers
- Automatic Washing Machine
- Tumble Dryer
- Refrigerator
- Dining Table and 6 Chairs
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Other (Miscellaneous) Items - Mexican Pesos ($)
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20)
- Rolls of 35mm Film (36 Exposures)
- Hotels - Hostels
- Hotels - Budget
- Hotels - Mid Range
- Hotels - Luxury
- Pop Music CDs
- Internet Access (Dial-up, Per Month)
- Internet Access (Broadband, Per Month)
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Financial Products
- Mortgage Interest Rate
- Annual Interest Rate on Credit Cards
- Savings Account Interest Rate
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