Cost of living in Mexico compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 250 (€12) | €12 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 136 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (€3.07) | €3.90 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (€1.10) | €1.02 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (€1.77) | €3.13 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.18) | €2.28 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 79 (€3.74) | €4.97 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (€2.19) | €2.44 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.29) | €1.56 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€1.15) | €0.88 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 265 (€13) | €6 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (€1.55) | €1.82 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€1.00) | €1.37 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,763 (€891) | €1,753 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,434 (€448) | €1,314 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,101 (€52) | €193 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,615 (€552) | €1,066 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,022 (€286) | €759 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 847 (€40) | €144 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 403 (€19) | €31 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,382 (€351) | €376 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,468 (€117) | €136 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (€5.46) | €6 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 113 (€5.39) | €15 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 913 (€43) | €81 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (€31) | €34 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,551 (€74) | €87 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,244 (€59) | €111 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 327,716 (€15,568) | €23,829 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (€1.01) | €1.82 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 506 (€24) | €81 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 83 (€3.95) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 190 (€9) | €8 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 581 (€28) | €52 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (€3.61) | €3.17 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.64) | €2.56 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.72) | €3.04 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (€1.45) | €1.58 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (€1.54) | €1.66 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 230 (€11) | €21 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mexico | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 317 (€15) | €36 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (€7) | €24 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 683 (€32) | €83 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 720 (€34) | €50 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 146 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (€3.80) | €3.12 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (€1.99) | €3.92 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,450 (€591) | €542 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 911 (€43) | €36 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (€3.17) | €7 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,998 prices entered by 1,380 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 42% cheaper than in Germany
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