Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 230 (127 kr) | 101 kr | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 128 (71 kr) | 85 kr | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 69 (38 kr) | 58 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (14 kr) | 14 kr | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (22 kr) | 36 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (16 kr) | 30 kr | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (48 kr) | 49 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 51 (28 kr) | 28 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (18 kr) | 12 kr | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (15 kr) | 16 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (142 kr) | 95 kr | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (18 kr) | 20 kr | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (13 kr) | 22 kr | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,605 (13,562 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,759 (8,135 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,289 (710 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,933 (9,884 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,543 (5,260 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 852 (470 kr) | 410 kr | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 (213 kr) | 275 kr | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,999 (3,858 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,981 (1,643 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 (65 kr) | 67 kr | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (63 kr) | 203 kr | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,092 (602 kr) | 937 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,002 (552 kr) | 400 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,818 (1,002 kr) | 958 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,640 (904 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 392,749 (216,484 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 409 (225 kr) | 553 kr | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 72 (40 kr) | 307 kr | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 71 (39 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 246 (135 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 794 (438 kr) | 207 kr | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (43 kr) | 41 kr | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (30 kr) | 31 kr | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (31 kr) | 28 kr | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (18 kr) | 28 kr | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (19 kr) | 21 kr | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 307 (169 kr) | 274 kr | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 386 (213 kr) | 407 kr | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (86 kr) | 264 kr | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,071 (590 kr) | 966 kr | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,006 (555 kr) | 882 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 201 (111 kr) | 131 kr | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (45 kr) | 40 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (31 kr) | 70 kr | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,913 (7,117 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.64 (2.00 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,829 (1,008 kr) | 286 kr | + 253% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (38 kr) | 66 kr | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 40,000 kr in Malmo you would need to make just about 32,025 kr (Mex$ 58,100) in Mexico City.
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