Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Emmen, Netherlands
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 234 (€10) | €23 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (€4.83) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 51 (€2.12) | €2.00 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (€0.90) | €0.82 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (€1.52) | €2.25 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.03) | €1.20 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (€3.04) | €1.20 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (€1.64) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.04) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€1.00) | €1.00 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 239 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (€1.22) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.86) | €0.70 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,464 (€1,061) | €750 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,372 (€599) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 949 (€40) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,996 (€750) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,591 (€358) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 702 (€29) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 376 (€16) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,941 (€289) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,011 (€84) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (€4.53) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (€4.74) | €12 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 886 (€37) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (€29) | €28 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,607 (€67) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (€53) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,460 (€15,441) | €31,140 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €1.53 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (€18) | €96 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 78 (€3.27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (€3.36) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 167 (€7) | €60 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 702 (€29) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (€3.15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.06) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€2.64) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.42) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (€1.42) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 312 (€13) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (€17) | €40 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (€7) | €20 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (€38) | €50 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 881 (€37) | €60 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 159 (€7) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (€3.09) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (€2.14) | €5.00 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,283 (€470) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.74 (€0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,444 (€60) | €25 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (€2.71) | €8 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,059 prices entered by 335 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Emmen you would need to make just about €1,471 (Mex$ 35,280) in Mexico City.
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