Cost of living in Mexico compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 338 (€15) | €17 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 177 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (€3.12) | €4.47 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (€1.27) | €1.75 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (€2.17) | €5.22 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.49) | €1.96 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (€3.98) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.06) | €2.12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (€1.49) | €1.21 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (€1.34) | €1.45 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 (€11) | €14 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (€1.72) | €2.09 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 (€1.21) | €0.99 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,081 (€1,012) | €1,075 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,115 (€531) | €728 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,250 (€55) | €179 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,222 (€667) | €685 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,529 (€330) | €480 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 743 (€33) | €147 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 409 (€18) | €21 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,835 (€256) | €375 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,355 (€103) | €125 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 124 (€5.43) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 139 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 994 (€44) | €81 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 728 (€32) | €29 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,729 (€76) | €93 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,415 (€62) | €102 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 393,105 (€17,238) | €24,325 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.06) | €1.85 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 652 (€29) | €26 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 107 (€4.68) | €4.48 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 284 (€12) | €9 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 662 (€29) | €47 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 95 (€4.16) | €5.03 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (€3.01) | €4.18 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 85 (€3.71) | €4.13 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 46 (€2.01) | €2.44 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 44 (€1.92) | €2.98 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 305 (€13) | €13 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Mexico | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 394 (€17) | €42 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 176 (€8) | €17 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 911 (€40) | €61 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 845 (€37) | €65 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 185 (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 102 (€4.46) | €4.40 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 (€2.58) | €4.70 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,111 (€487) | €1,025 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.64 (€0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 907 (€40) | €44 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (€3.57) | €4.90 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Greece
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