Cost of living in Mexico compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 291 (€15) | €19 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (€3.81) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (€1.43) | €1.28 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (€2.46) | €4.44 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (€1.48) | €3.08 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 92 (€4.85) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (€2.60) | €2.90 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.82) | €1.94 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (€1.52) | €2.01 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 260 (€14) | €10 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (€1.84) | €2.30 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (€1.31) | €1.23 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,658 (€1,092) | €1,561 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,359 (€548) | €1,240 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,082 (€57) | €192 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,903 (€682) | €1,022 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,024 (€371) | €754 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 801 (€42) | €98 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 419 (€22) | €28 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,701 (€354) | €388 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,586 (€137) | €89 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (€6) | €7 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (€6) | €14 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 971 (€51) | €97 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 708 (€37) | €35 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,701 (€90) | €93 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,253 (€66) | €119 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 388,303 (€20,530) | €27,613 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.20) | €1.90 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 640 (€34) | €59 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (€4.73) | €4.32 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 219 (€12) | €7 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 639 (€34) | €30 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 98 (€5.16) | €4.31 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.95) | €4.16 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (€3.76) | €3.51 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.81) | €2.64 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (€1.76) | €2.40 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 230 (€12) | €21 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 359 (€19) | €48 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 154 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 778 (€41) | €65 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 769 (€41) | €55 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 167 (€9) | €11 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (€4.28) | €4.26 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (€2.49) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,943 (€631) | €396 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.27 (€0.12) | €0.38 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 877 (€46) | €33 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (€4.31) | €10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in France
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