Cost of living in Mexico compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 261 (€13) | €18 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 148 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (€3.29) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (€1.24) | €1.32 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (€2.03) | €4.20 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.31) | €2.71 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 79 (€3.98) | €9 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (€2.33) | €2.95 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (€1.49) | €1.88 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (€1.31) | €1.92 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 266 (€13) | €8 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (€1.70) | €2.17 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€1.05) | €1.26 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,627 (€986) | €1,798 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,680 (€486) | €1,862 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,073 (€54) | €130 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,427 (€624) | €1,071 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,375 (€320) | €735 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 814 (€41) | €88 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 390 (€20) | €25 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,526 (€378) | €301 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,564 (€129) | €86 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (€5.54) | €6 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 128 (€6) | €14 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 953 (€48) | €94 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 731 (€37) | €36 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,628 (€82) | €86 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,346 (€68) | €142 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 350,712 (€17,622) | €25,348 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.13) | €1.92 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (€27) | €61 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (€3.89) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 189 (€9) | €6 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 597 (€30) | €27 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (€3.73) | €4.65 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.88) | €4.35 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€3.16) | €3.60 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.68) | €2.02 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (€1.77) | €2.30 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 218 (€11) | €21 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 335 (€17) | €41 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 153 (€8) | €23 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 867 (€44) | €85 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 (€37) | €60 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (€7) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 83 (€4.16) | €3.86 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (€2.21) | €5.57 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,055 (€606) | €456 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.74 (€0.14) | €0.10 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 876 (€44) | €41 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 70 (€3.49) | €10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in France
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