Cost of living in Mexico compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Mexico | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 316 (€15) | €19 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 179 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (€3.27) | €5.49 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (€1.33) | €1.29 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 50 (€2.28) | €3.59 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.54) | €2.47 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 90 (€4.14) | €11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.18) | €2.35 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (€1.60) | €2.00 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (€1.38) | €1.78 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 263 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (€1.78) | €2.55 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (€1.25) | €1.05 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Mexico | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,726 (€1,092) | €1,207 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,972 (€597) | €941 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,287 (€59) | €140 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,346 (€706) | €695 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,814 (€360) | €594 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 754 (€35) | €77 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 424 (€20) | €17 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,926 (€273) | €305 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,281 (€105) | €95 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 153 (€7) | €23 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 139 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Mexico | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 980 (€45) | €49 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 782 (€36) | €32 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,697 (€78) | €77 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,414 (€65) | €64 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Mexico | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,726 (€17,710) | €28,025 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.11) | €1.51 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 642 (€30) | €48 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Mexico | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 107 (€4.91) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 284 (€13) | €9 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 670 (€31) | €50 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 94 (€4.35) | €5.00 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (€3.11) | €2.91 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (€3.72) | €2.24 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 43 (€1.98) | €1.00 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 44 (€2.00) | €2.00 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 291 (€13) | €12 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Mexico | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 (€18) | €46 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 176 (€8) | €15 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 911 (€42) | €33 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 862 (€40) | €78 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 180 (€8) | €12 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 (€4.58) | €2.42 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 58 (€2.69) | €3.92 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,177 (€514) | €938 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.42 (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 899 (€41) | €78 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (€3.78) | €4.97 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Croatia
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