Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Enschede, Netherlands
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 234 (€10) | €12 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (€4.85) | €7 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 51 (€2.13) | €4.01 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (€0.90) | €1.14 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (€1.53) | €2.85 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.04) | €2.16 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (€3.06) | €5.68 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (€1.65) | €2.10 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.04) | €1.92 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€1.00) | €0.97 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 239 (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (€1.23) | €2.24 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.87) | €0.95 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,540 (€1,070) | €1,099 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,372 (€602) | €771 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 949 (€40) | €137 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,996 (€754) | €693 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,591 (€360) | €571 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 702 (€29) | €240 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 376 (€16) | €26 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,941 (€291) | €465 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,011 (€84) | €299 | - 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (€4.55) | €7 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (€4.76) | €13 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 886 (€37) | €82 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (€29) | €41 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,607 (€67) | €91 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (€54) | €126 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,534 (€15,735) | €29,057 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.83) | €1.51 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (€18) | €67 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 78 (€3.29) | €24 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (€3.38) | €4.15 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 167 (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 702 (€29) | €35 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (€3.16) | €2.96 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.07) | €2.69 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€2.66) | €2.95 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.42) | €2.24 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (€1.43) | €1.97 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 312 (€13) | €18 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (€17) | €38 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (€7) | €22 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (€38) | €80 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 881 (€37) | €72 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 159 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (€3.10) | €3.11 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (€2.15) | €4.05 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,283 (€473) | €424 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.74 (€0.07) | €0.11 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,444 (€60) | €29 | + 108% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (€2.73) | €6 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Enschede you would need to make just about €1,886 (Mex$ 45,019) in Mexico City.
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