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$ 323 (€15) | €20 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 182 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 74 (€3.40) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (€1.35) | €1.22 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 50 (€2.30) | €4.67 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 33 (€1.52) | €3.18 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (€4.18) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.17) | €2.77 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.55) | €2.18 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (€1.36) | €2.26 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 272 (€13) | €9 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (€1.78) | €2.68 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (€1.22) | €1.44 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 24,494 (€1,125) | €1,693 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,965 (€595) | €1,374 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,210 (€56) | €232 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,768 (€724) | €1,150 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,787 (€358) | €801 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 694 (€32) | €135 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 397 (€18) | €24 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,861 (€269) | €268 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,286 (€105) | €107 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 142 (€7) | €8 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 131 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 953 (€44) | €81 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 764 (€35) | €45 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,699 (€78) | €102 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,429 (€66) | €106 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 407,184 (€18,700) | €31,571 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.11) | €1.72 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 674 (€31) | €60 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (€4.86) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 278 (€13) | €18 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 660 (€30) | €26 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 106 (€4.85) | €6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (€3.23) | €4.56 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 82 (€3.76) | €4.56 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (€1.83) | €2.28 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 41 (€1.87) | €3.78 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 306 (€14) | €24 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mexico | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 (€17) | €44 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 179 (€8) | €22 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,041 (€48) | €105 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 825 (€38) | €63 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 187 (€9) | €12 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 98 (€4.50) | €4.21 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.62) | €7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,563 (€485) | €502 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.22 (€0.15) | €0.14 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 947 (€44) | €29 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 82 (€3.76) | €12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in France
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