Cost of living in Mexico compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 220 (€9) | €16 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (€4.83) | €9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (€2.16) | €6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.84) | €1.11 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.39) | €4.05 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.96) | €2.74 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (€2.86) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.59) | €2.45 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.97) | €1.69 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.97) | €1.99 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.19) | €2.09 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.81) | €1.13 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,805 (€745) | €1,790 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,572 (€340) | €1,180 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,002 (€40) | €172 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,176 (€403) | €830 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,160 (€205) | €591 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 692 (€27) | €91 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (€15) | €25 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,726 (€267) | €371 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,040 (€81) | €92 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (€3.96) | €6 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (€3.59) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 840 (€33) | €88 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (€26) | €36 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,513 (€60) | €97 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,117 (€44) | €114 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 349,181 (€13,839) | €25,995 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.75) | €1.39 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 538 (€21) | €59 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (€3.25) | €11 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (€21) | €25 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (€3.16) | €4.60 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€1.98) | €3.99 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.22) | €3.56 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.20) | €1.79 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.15) | €2.17 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (€7) | €22 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 307 (€12) | €42 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 148 (€5.88) | €21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 839 (€33) | €84 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 684 (€27) | €63 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 126 (€5.01) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (€2.82) | €3.81 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (€1.56) | €6 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,497 (€416) | €480 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (€0.10) | €0.33 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 997 (€40) | €41 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (€2.44) | €10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in France
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