Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Tapachula, Mexico
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 93% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 65 | + 344% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 99 | + 101% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 100 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 14 | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.52 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 24 | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 15 | + 386% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 45 | + 203% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 40 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 42 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 35 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 130 | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 21 | + 103% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 66% | |
Housing | + 182% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 182% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (Mex$ 54,658) | Mex$ 13,191 | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (Mex$ 44,096) | Mex$ 4,973 | + 787% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (Mex$ 5,142) | Mex$ 2,317 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,278 (Mex$ 31,781) | Mex$ 8,747 | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,050 (Mex$ 26,108) | Mex$ 3,681 | + 609% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (Mex$ 2,756) | Mex$ 1,399 | + 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 750 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | €401 (Mex$ 9,970) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (Mex$ 1,694) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 192 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Mex$ 388) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 42% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (Mex$ 2,013) | Mex$ 1,340 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Mex$ 1,043) | Mex$ 800 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Mex$ 2,150) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (Mex$ 3,038) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 204% | |
Transportation | + 138% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 138% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (Mex$ 541,446) | Mex$ 300,000 | + 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (Mex$ 1,597) | Mex$ 450 | + 255% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (Mex$ 471) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 60 | + 178% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 200 | + 103% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (Mex$ 1,325) | Mex$ 500 | + 165% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 400 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 63 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 80 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 44 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.13 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 60 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 135 | + 372% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 86% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 147 | + 530% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 140 | + 291% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (Mex$ 3,804) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Mex$ 1,748) | Mex$ 300 | + 483% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 115 | + 120% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 80 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 55 | + 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (Mex$ 12,862) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Mex$ 3.71) | Mex$ 4.00 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (Mex$ 1,640) | Mex$ 417 | + 293% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Mex$ 167) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 117% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 117% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 93,389 (€3,755) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 43,000 in Tapachula.
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