Cost of living in Mexico compared to Greece
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 288 (€14) | €14 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 146 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (€3.20) | €4.64 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (€1.24) | €1.53 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (€2.02) | €4.61 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.30) | €1.79 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 81 (€3.96) | €5.24 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (€2.25) | €1.74 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (€1.50) | €0.96 | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (€1.42) | €1.47 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 (€13) | €9 | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (€1.65) | €2.42 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€1.09) | €1.05 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,958 (€974) | €855 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,096 (€493) | €674 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,068 (€52) | €210 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,494 (€659) | €523 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,902 (€337) | €416 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 714 (€35) | €134 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (€19) | €26 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,078 (€346) | €333 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,415 (€118) | €102 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (€5.35) | €10 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (€5.75) | €7 | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 983 (€48) | €77 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 684 (€33) | €34 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,680 (€82) | €84 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,317 (€64) | €92 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,704 (€18,095) | €22,349 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (€1.10) | €2.09 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 540 (€26) | €30 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (€3.79) | €5.36 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 195 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 624 (€30) | €39 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (€3.80) | €3.87 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.74) | €3.36 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€3.10) | €4.60 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (€1.66) | €2.48 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (€1.72) | €2.82 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 236 (€12) | €13 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 353 (€17) | €33 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 828 (€40) | €35 | + 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 776 (€38) | €48 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 152 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (€4.12) | €3.55 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€2.10) | €4.19 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,104 (€591) | €367 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.09 (€0.15) | €0.46 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 918 (€45) | €39 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (€3.39) | €4.38 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,992 prices entered by 1,078 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Greece
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