Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 218 (€12) | €14 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 134 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (€3.45) | €3.97 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (€1.43) | €0.92 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (€2.39) | €2.78 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (€1.51) | €2.02 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (€4.70) | €6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (€2.64) | €1.74 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.81) | €1.47 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (€1.36) | €0.78 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 229 (€12) | €6 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 (€1.67) | €1.57 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (€1.25) | €0.97 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,280 (€1,345) | €852 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 15,127 (€805) | €615 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,333 (€71) | €101 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,605 (€937) | €569 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,578 (€510) | €437 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 788 (€42) | €60 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 374 (€20) | €27 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,811 (€363) | €399 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,044 (€162) | €87 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 122 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,078 (€57) | €85 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 923 (€49) | €49 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,856 (€99) | €77 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,520 (€81) | €78 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 392,961 (€20,915) | €21,881 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.22) | €1.74 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 437 (€23) | €24 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 71 (€3.77) | €18 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 103 (€5.49) | €5.71 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 216 (€11) | €6 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 639 (€34) | €48 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 77 (€4.10) | €4.67 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.90) | €3.12 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (€2.83) | €3.50 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (€2.17) | €1.41 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (€1.70) | €2.12 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 297 (€16) | €14 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 351 (€19) | €31 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 152 (€8) | €15 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 956 (€51) | €53 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 860 (€46) | €42 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 174 (€9) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (€4.30) | €2.66 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 (€2.84) | €3.71 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,078 (€590) | €384 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.67 (€0.14) | €0.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,447 (€77) | €53 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (€3.80) | €5.10 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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