Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 234 (£8) | £9 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (£4.19) | £5.55 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 51 (£1.84) | £3.43 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (£0.78) | £0.92 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (£1.32) | £2.94 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (£0.90) | £2.04 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (£2.64) | £4.73 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (£1.42) | £1.69 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (£0.90) | £0.62 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (£0.87) | £1.97 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 239 (£9) | £8 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (£1.06) | £1.94 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (£0.75) | £1.07 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,464 (£921) | £1,537 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,372 (£520) | £1,287 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 949 (£34) | £165 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,996 (£651) | £1,797 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,591 (£311) | £927 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 702 (£25) | £115 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 376 (£14) | £22 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,941 (£251) | £333 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,011 (£73) | £82 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (£3.93) | £7 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (£4.11) | £11 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 886 (£32) | £65 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (£25) | £25 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,607 (£58) | £81 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (£46) | £80 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,460 (£13,402) | £20,775 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (£0.72) | £1.21 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (£15) | £59 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 78 (£2.84) | £18 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (£2.92) | £4.44 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 167 (£6) | £6 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 702 (£25) | £89 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (£2.73) | £3.30 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (£1.79) | £1.48 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (£2.29) | £3.50 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (£1.23) | £1.81 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (£1.23) | £1.30 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 312 (£11) | £12 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (£15) | £34 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (£5.97) | £18 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (£33) | £104 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 881 (£32) | £53 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 159 (£5.74) | £8 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (£2.68) | £3.07 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (£1.86) | £4.96 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,283 (£408) | £393 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.74 (£0.06) | £0.09 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,444 (£52) | £37 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (£2.36) | £11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,370 prices entered by 379 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,300 in Edinburgh you would need to make just about £2,204 (Mex$ 60,929) in Mexico City.
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