Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 318 (CI$13) | CI$21 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 169 (CI$7) | CI$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (CI$2.89) | CI$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (CI$1.15) | CI$4.09 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (CI$1.95) | CI$6 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 36 (CI$1.45) | CI$4.39 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (CI$3.53) | CI$8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (CI$1.90) | CI$6 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (CI$1.37) | CI$4.46 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (CI$1.18) | CI$4.84 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 267 (CI$11) | CI$28 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (CI$1.54) | CI$4.06 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (CI$1.08) | CI$3.37 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 80% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,699 (CI$952) | CI$4,003 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,324 (CI$495) | CI$3,020 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,256 (CI$50) | CI$522 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,009 (CI$603) | CI$2,170 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,637 (CI$307) | CI$1,517 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 931 (CI$37) | CI$349 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 411 (CI$16) | CI$148 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,897 (CI$237) | CI$415 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,428 (CI$98) | CI$176 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 118 (CI$4.75) | CI$10 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (CI$4.73) | CI$12 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 65% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 958 (CI$38) | CI$45 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 729 (CI$29) | CI$125 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,740 (CI$70) | CI$70 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,398 (CI$56) | CI$121 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 399,643 (CI$16,049) | CI$35,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (CI$0.96) | CI$1.82 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 581 (CI$23) | CI$83 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 100 (CI$4.02) | CI$5.06 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 276 (CI$11) | CI$8 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 713 (CI$29) | CI$76 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (CI$3.15) | CI$5.00 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (CI$2.74) | CI$5.73 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (CI$3.25) | CI$6 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 (CI$1.52) | CI$5.50 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 38 (CI$1.54) | CI$3.04 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 294 (CI$12) | CI$45 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mexico | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 429 (CI$17) | CI$65 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 173 (CI$7) | CI$29 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 908 (CI$36) | CI$40 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 926 (CI$37) | CI$125 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 196 (CI$8) | CI$8 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 91 (CI$3.67) | CI$7 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 56 (CI$2.27) | CI$6.00 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,311 (CI$454) | CI$1,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.33 (CI$0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 981 (CI$39) | CI$264 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 79 (CI$3.18) | CI$9 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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