Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 262 (HK$118) | HK$87 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 148 (HK$67) | HK$46 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (HK$30) | HK$43 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (HK$12) | HK$22 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (HK$20) | HK$32 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (HK$12) | HK$28 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 85 (HK$38) | HK$93 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (HK$21) | HK$32 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (HK$15) | HK$24 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (HK$13) | HK$14 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (HK$117) | HK$151 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (HK$15) | HK$20 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (HK$11) | HK$21 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,948 (HK$9,005) | HK$47,547 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,410 (HK$4,699) | HK$30,601 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,053 (HK$475) | HK$1,595 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,585 (HK$5,681) | HK$27,035 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,593 (HK$2,976) | HK$15,335 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 723 (HK$326) | HK$481 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 (HK$181) | HK$152 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,602 (HK$2,980) | HK$5,571 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,560 (HK$1,156) | HK$1,720 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (HK$52) | HK$86 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 127 (HK$57) | HK$95 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 4% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 970 (HK$438) | HK$411 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 756 (HK$341) | HK$364 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,688 (HK$762) | HK$441 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,278 (HK$577) | HK$500 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,370 (HK$173,512) | HK$343,002 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 574 (HK$259) | HK$488 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (HK$40) | HK$48 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (HK$89) | HK$40 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 598 (HK$270) | HK$300 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (HK$34) | HK$66 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (HK$27) | HK$34 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (HK$31) | HK$30 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (HK$16) | HK$15 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (HK$16) | HK$25 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 237 (HK$107) | HK$91 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Mexico | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 358 (HK$162) | HK$251 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (HK$71) | HK$219 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 (HK$326) | HK$450 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 768 (HK$347) | HK$843 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 161 (HK$72) | HK$145 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (HK$36) | HK$46 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (HK$21) | HK$51 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 (HK$4,840) | HK$3,000 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.24 (HK$1.01) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 882 (HK$398) | HK$861 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (HK$35) | HK$71 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,080 prices entered by 1,042 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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