Cost of living in Mexico compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 318 (B$16) | B$25 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 165 (B$8) | B$13 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (B$3.45) | B$9 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (B$1.41) | B$5.00 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (B$2.42) | B$4.10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 36 (B$1.79) | B$4.07 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 93 (B$4.62) | B$5.04 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (B$2.38) | B$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (B$1.72) | B$10 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (B$1.46) | B$4.19 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 277 (B$14) | B$15 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (B$1.88) | B$3.50 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (B$1.29) | B$3.85 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 65% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,731 (B$1,128) | B$2,158 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,009 (B$596) | B$2,000 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,203 (B$60) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,241 (B$706) | B$3,793 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,487 (B$371) | B$1,200 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 813 (B$40) | B$219 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 414 (B$21) | B$49 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,098 (B$302) | B$716 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,467 (B$122) | B$256 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 125 (B$6) | B$11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 122 (B$6) | B$15 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,000 (B$50) | B$100 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 722 (B$36) | B$74 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,727 (B$86) | B$150 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,348 (B$67) | B$110 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 364,644 (B$18,088) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (B$1.18) | B$1.56 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 591 (B$29) | B$56 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 96 (B$4.75) | B$5.71 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 282 (B$14) | B$23 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 873 (B$43) | B$114 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (B$3.98) | B$8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (B$3.23) | B$10 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (B$4.00) | B$14 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 (B$1.88) | B$6.00 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 39 (B$1.95) | B$8 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 297 (B$15) | B$20 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 71% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mexico | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 409 (B$20) | B$92 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 174 (B$9) | B$60 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 953 (B$47) | B$43 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 926 (B$46) | B$150 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 189 (B$9) | B$24 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 89 (B$4.43) | B$4.88 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 56 (B$2.80) | B$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,695 (B$531) | B$1,200 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.60 (B$0.13) | B$0.73 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 966 (B$48) | B$113 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 77 (B$3.84) | B$12 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,772 prices entered by 753 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Bahamas
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