Cost of living in Mexico compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 261 (€13) | €15 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 144 (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (€3.29) | €5.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (€1.24) | €1.13 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 42 (€2.14) | €3.29 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.30) | €2.71 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 78 (€3.99) | €5.52 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (€2.45) | €2.58 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (€1.55) | €1.79 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (€1.29) | €0.93 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 286 (€15) | €7 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (€1.73) | €1.85 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€1.12) | €1.61 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,942 (€969) | €1,699 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,027 (€462) | €1,378 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,031 (€53) | €186 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,128 (€620) | €1,111 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,484 (€332) | €885 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 700 (€36) | €126 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (€20) | €30 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,452 (€381) | €423 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,439 (€125) | €135 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (€5.76) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 935 (€48) | €91 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 703 (€36) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,617 (€83) | €95 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,273 (€65) | €128 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 352,847 (€18,044) | €25,516 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (€1.14) | €1.90 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 546 (€28) | €75 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 86 (€4.38) | €10 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (€9) | €8 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 621 (€32) | €38 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (€3.69) | €3.32 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.92) | €2.78 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (€3.27) | €2.97 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (€1.65) | €1.70 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 36 (€1.85) | €1.53 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 219 (€11) | €21 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (€18) | €38 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 161 (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 822 (€42) | €154 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 789 (€40) | €60 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 148 (€8) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (€4.31) | €3.42 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (€2.29) | €4.24 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 13,121 (€671) | €515 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 858 (€44) | €42 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (€3.51) | €7 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,937 prices entered by 1,330 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Germany
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