Cost of living in Mexico compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 224 (€9) | €13 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 121 (€5.09) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (€2.30) | €3.56 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.89) | €1.30 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.47) | €3.62 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.97) | €1.27 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 70 (€2.94) | €4.59 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (€1.70) | €1.28 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.02) | €0.87 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€1.00) | €1.14 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (€10) | €9 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.26) | €1.94 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.87) | €0.80 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,229 (€806) | €758 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,739 (€366) | €513 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,060 (€44) | €113 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,262 (€430) | €475 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,161 (€216) | €338 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 677 (€28) | €76 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (€16) | €19 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,728 (€282) | €272 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,049 (€86) | €95 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (€4.10) | €8 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 92 (€3.87) | €6 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 21% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 856 (€36) | €70 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 661 (€28) | €25 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,509 (€63) | €93 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,155 (€48) | €84 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 357,255 (€14,969) | €21,187 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.80) | €1.45 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 546 (€23) | €31 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (€3.31) | €5.45 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 185 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (€22) | €30 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (€3.36) | €4.92 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.06) | €3.79 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.38) | €3.72 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.27) | €1.98 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.21) | €2.12 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 304 (€13) | €31 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 850 (€36) | €39 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 680 (€28) | €47 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 124 (€5.20) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (€3.00) | €3.95 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (€1.67) | €4.24 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,814 (€453) | €474 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.02 (€0.13) | €0.89 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 985 (€41) | €39 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (€2.59) | €4.53 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Greece
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