The average bribe was about $14, compared to $12 in 2007.

The group said Tuesday that it based its estimates on a survey that asked more than 15,300 Mexican households about bribes offered for 35 public services.

The report says Mexican households spend 14 percent of their income on bribes and make such payments in a tenth of their contacts with public officials or utilities.

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