Cost of living in Mexico compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Mexico | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 265 (CH$12,023) | CH$14,052 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (CH$6,681) | CH$7,011 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (CH$3,029) | CH$2,735 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (CH$1,177) | CH$1,055 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (CH$2,061) | CH$2,956 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (CH$1,181) | CH$1,360 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 85 (CH$3,857) | CH$5,679 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (CH$2,158) | CH$1,460 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (CH$1,461) | CH$1,117 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (CH$1,271) | CH$1,084 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (CH$11,733) | CH$6,961 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (CH$1,556) | CH$1,913 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (CH$1,107) | CH$659 | + 68% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Mexico | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,005 (CH$908,361) | CH$924,296 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,287 (CH$467,088) | CH$560,178 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,049 (CH$47,635) | CH$67,052 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,600 (CH$572,143) | CH$591,408 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,636 (CH$301,330) | CH$390,400 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 723 (CH$32,823) | CH$45,204 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 (CH$18,192) | CH$16,005 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,602 (CH$299,776) | CH$247,527 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,560 (CH$116,264) | CH$74,862 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (CH$5,187) | CH$7,826 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 127 (CH$5,750) | CH$7,877 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Mexico | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 970 (CH$44,064) | CH$46,092 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 756 (CH$34,349) | CH$26,333 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,688 (CH$76,637) | CH$66,202 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,278 (CH$58,028) | CH$75,600 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Mexico | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 385,663 (CH$17,512,119) | CH$15,195,200 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (CH$1,029) | CH$1,274 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 574 (CH$26,079) | CH$41,892 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Mexico | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (CH$4,044) | CH$3,584 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (CH$8,977) | CH$8,025 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 598 (CH$27,150) | CH$39,176 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (CH$3,373) | CH$3,875 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (CH$2,711) | CH$3,562 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (CH$3,098) | CH$3,612 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (CH$1,652) | CH$1,666 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (CH$1,588) | CH$1,976 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 237 (CH$10,773) | CH$15,199 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Mexico | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 357 (CH$16,212) | CH$25,034 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (CH$7,101) | CH$9,903 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 (CH$32,836) | CH$20,923 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 765 (CH$34,741) | CH$44,892 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 161 (CH$7,326) | CH$7,891 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (CH$3,591) | CH$3,847 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (CH$2,093) | CH$2,946 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 (CH$486,890) | CH$551,124 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.24 (CH$102) | CH$93 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 860 (CH$39,058) | CH$39,834 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (CH$3,557) | CH$4,622 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
45.408
CLP
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,865 prices entered by 1,518 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Chile
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