Cost of living in Mexico compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 187 (€7) | €16 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 112 (€4.25) | €9 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (€1.97) | €5.53 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.77) | €1.11 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (€1.28) | €4.10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.89) | €2.82 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 (€2.62) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (€1.49) | €2.45 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.89) | €1.62 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (€0.85) | €2.13 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (€8) | €8 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (€1.10) | €2.03 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.78) | €1.14 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,238 (€729) | €2,041 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,664 (€328) | €1,326 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,229 (€47) | €146 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,683 (€405) | €1,126 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,401 (€205) | €758 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 808 (€31) | €106 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 372 (€14) | €24 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,276 (€276) | €350 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,011 (€76) | €85 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (€3.83) | €8 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 81 (€3.08) | €13 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 844 (€32) | €88 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 632 (€24) | €33 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,521 (€58) | €102 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,170 (€44) | €114 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 327,085 (€12,395) | €26,563 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (€0.75) | €1.48 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 491 (€19) | €67 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (€3.05) | €4.20 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 188 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 539 (€20) | €25 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (€2.72) | €4.08 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (€1.83) | €3.76 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.11) | €3.85 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.12) | €1.86 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.09) | €2.10 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 182 (€7) | €21 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 336 (€13) | €38 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (€5.36) | €21 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 860 (€33) | €59 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 672 (€25) | €53 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 116 (€4.40) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 64 (€2.42) | €4.05 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (€1.54) | €6 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,357 (€355) | €487 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.33 (€0.09) | €0.18 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 965 (€37) | €35 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 58 (€2.21) | €10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in France
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