Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 289 (CI$13) | CI$25 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 146 (CI$6) | CI$12 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (CI$2.90) | CI$5.78 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (CI$1.13) | CI$3.49 | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (CI$1.83) | CI$8 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (CI$1.18) | CI$9 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 81 (CI$3.59) | CI$8 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (CI$2.05) | CI$7 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (CI$1.36) | CI$5.78 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (CI$1.29) | CI$4.84 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 (CI$12) | CI$27 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (CI$1.50) | CI$5.24 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (CI$0.99) | CI$4.03 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 75% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,829 (CI$878) | CI$3,447 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,096 (CI$447) | CI$2,161 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,063 (CI$47) | CI$376 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,494 (CI$598) | CI$1,831 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,902 (CI$306) | CI$1,539 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 714 (CI$32) | CI$151 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (CI$17) | CI$82 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,078 (CI$314) | CI$396 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,415 (CI$107) | CI$317 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (CI$4.86) | CI$10 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 117 (CI$5.17) | CI$12 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 983 (CI$44) | CI$70 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 690 (CI$31) | CI$70 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,680 (CI$74) | CI$141 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,317 (CI$58) | CI$100 | - 42% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 8% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,704 (CI$16,422) | CI$8,000 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (CI$1.00) | CI$1.40 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 545 (CI$24) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (CI$3.44) | CI$9 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 195 (CI$9) | CI$8 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 609 (CI$27) | CI$127 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (CI$3.45) | CI$5.00 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (CI$2.46) | CI$6 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (CI$2.81) | CI$6 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (CI$1.50) | CI$5.00 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (CI$1.56) | CI$4.69 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 234 (CI$10) | CI$40 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 350 (CI$16) | CI$74 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (CI$7) | CI$26 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 828 (CI$37) | CI$45 | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 776 (CI$34) | CI$130 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 150 (CI$7) | CI$14 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (CI$3.74) | CI$7 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (CI$1.90) | CI$5.66 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,104 (CI$536) | CI$600 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.09 (CI$0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 896 (CI$40) | CI$40 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (CI$3.07) | CI$11 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 60% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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