Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 222 (280 Kč) | 229 Kč | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 134 (169 Kč) | 187 Kč | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (82 Kč) | 105 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (34 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (57 Kč) | 106 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (36 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (112 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (63 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (43 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (32 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 229 (289 Kč) | 157 Kč | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 (40 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (30 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,597 (32,353 Kč) | 42,718 Kč | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 15,357 (19,410 Kč) | 30,310 Kč | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,347 (1,703 Kč) | 6,479 Kč | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,968 (22,710 Kč) | 23,714 Kč | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,809 (12,397 Kč) | 17,708 Kč | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 788 (996 Kč) | 4,212 Kč | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 374 (473 Kč) | 524 Kč | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,811 (8,609 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,044 (3,848 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 (150 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 121 (153 Kč) | 309 Kč | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,078 (1,362 Kč) | 1,973 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 923 (1,167 Kč) | 932 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,856 (2,346 Kč) | 2,127 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,520 (1,921 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 392,961 (496,665 Kč) | 708,716 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (29 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 437 (552 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 71 (90 Kč) | 304 Kč | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 103 (130 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 216 (273 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 639 (807 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 77 (97 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (69 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (67 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (51 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (40 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 297 (375 Kč) | 574 Kč | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 351 (444 Kč) | 769 Kč | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 152 (193 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 956 (1,208 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 860 (1,087 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 174 (220 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (102 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 (67 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,078 (14,002 Kč) | 18,173 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.67 (3.37 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,502 (1,899 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (90 Kč) | 147 Kč | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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