Cost of living in Mexico compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 289 (B$17) | B$25 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 158 (B$9) | B$13 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (B$4.13) | B$14 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (B$1.56) | B$6.00 | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (B$2.74) | B$4.43 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (B$1.56) | B$4.07 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (B$5.32) | B$5.04 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (B$2.86) | B$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (B$1.96) | B$1.32 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (B$1.74) | B$4.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 278 (B$16) | B$15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (B$2.04) | B$4.64 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (B$1.44) | B$3.85 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,209 (B$1,166) | B$1,425 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,225 (B$590) | B$1,697 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,112 (B$64) | B$355 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,923 (B$746) | B$3,793 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,476 (B$431) | B$1,200 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 832 (B$48) | B$219 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 416 (B$24) | B$49 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,277 (B$362) | B$716 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,589 (B$149) | B$256 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (B$7) | B$11 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (B$7) | B$15 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,003 (B$58) | B$100 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 709 (B$41) | B$74 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,730 (B$100) | B$150 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,306 (B$75) | B$110 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 364,078 (B$21,011) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (B$1.31) | B$4.77 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 643 (B$37) | B$56 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 98 (B$5.66) | B$5.71 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 233 (B$13) | B$23 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 617 (B$36) | B$114 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (B$4.76) | B$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (B$3.30) | B$10 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (B$4.02) | B$14 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (B$1.95) | B$6.00 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (B$1.88) | B$8 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 239 (B$14) | B$20 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 68% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (B$21) | B$92 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 160 (B$9) | B$60 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 782 (B$45) | B$43 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 807 (B$47) | B$150 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 170 (B$10) | B$24 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (B$4.73) | B$4.88 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (B$2.70) | B$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,943 (B$689) | B$1,200 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.28 (B$0.13) | B$0.73 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 956 (B$55) | B$113 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (B$4.73) | B$12 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas
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