Cost of living in Mexico compared to Fiji
Currency:
Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 19% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Mexico | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (42 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 134% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (22 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (10 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (3.77 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 (6 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 29 (3.99 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (12 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (7 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (4.74 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (3.97 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 279 (38 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 129% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (4.85 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (3.41 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 89% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 29% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Mexico | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,764 (3,096 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,446 (1,557 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,227 (167 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,867 (1,886 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,699 (1,047 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 905 (123 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 425 (58 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,156 (837 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,736 (372 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 116 (16 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 158% | |
Clothes | + 174% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 174% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Mexico | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 975 (133 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 232% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (94 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 277% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,728 (235 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,395 (190 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 42% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Mexico | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (51,118 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (3.13 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 612 (83 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 77% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 69% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Mexico | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (13 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (30 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 321% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 691 (94 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (11 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (4.80 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (4.63 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (35 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 361% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 32% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Mexico | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (54 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (22 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 838 (114 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 922 (125 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 150% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 177 (24 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 128% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 50 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,346 (1,543 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (0.33 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 906 (123 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 83 (11 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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FJD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,296 prices entered by 826 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 34% more expensive than in Fiji
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