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Tim

May 17, 2002, 7:56 AM

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Labor and other construction costs in Mexico

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I just finished building a house in Oaxaca and am trying to determine the range of construction and labor costs across Mexico for a story I am writing about the project.<p>For example, laborers on my job got paid about 500 pesos a week. Is this less/more than other parts of Mexico? Any estimates on the range of costs for skilled labor -- plomeros, carpinteros, maestros? Trying to get a sense how much prices rise in more populated (or "gringo-ized") areas. <p>Also, I know what it cost to build my place, but would appreciate any comments on what might cost more or about the same as U.S. prices. For example, tile is much less here. But does anything cost more. <p>Thanks for any help.<p>Tim Porter