Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 21% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 207 (3,074 Ft) | 2,186 Ft | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (1,720 Ft) | 1,685 Ft | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (786 Ft) | 680 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (308 Ft) | 256 Ft | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (511 Ft) | 615 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (374 Ft) | 643 Ft | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (1,056 Ft) | 1,077 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (595 Ft) | 412 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (351 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (341 Ft) | 262 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 235 (3,478 Ft) | 1,772 Ft | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (440 Ft) | 447 Ft | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (303 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 88% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,983 (281,413 Ft) | 310,676 Ft | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,708 (129,096 Ft) | 215,412 Ft | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,156 (17,130 Ft) | 44,249 Ft | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,225 (151,582 Ft) | 204,872 Ft | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,064 (75,068 Ft) | 143,466 Ft | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 800 (11,866 Ft) | 29,724 Ft | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (5,615 Ft) | 3,717 Ft | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,383 (109,444 Ft) | 105,278 Ft | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,041 (30,253 Ft) | 27,432 Ft | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (1,535 Ft) | 2,535 Ft | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (1,311 Ft) | 2,372 Ft | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 855 (12,679 Ft) | 24,674 Ft | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 641 (9,506 Ft) | 10,426 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,532 (22,711 Ft) | 26,671 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,123 (16,642 Ft) | 26,563 Ft | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 336,149 (4,983,203 Ft) | 6,385,690 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (288 Ft) | 389 Ft | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 526 (7,796 Ft) | 9,698 Ft | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (1,167 Ft) | 2,475 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 173 (2,572 Ft) | 2,000 Ft | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 537 (7,968 Ft) | 25,996 Ft | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 (1,109 Ft) | 1,236 Ft | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (759 Ft) | 826 Ft | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (806 Ft) | 804 Ft | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (428 Ft) | 383 Ft | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (437 Ft) | 492 Ft | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (2,799 Ft) | 4,140 Ft | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 326 (4,830 Ft) | 6,635 Ft | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 143 (2,115 Ft) | 3,639 Ft | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 928 (13,753 Ft) | 15,244 Ft | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 694 (10,287 Ft) | 11,363 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 121 (1,801 Ft) | 2,129 Ft | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 70 (1,043 Ft) | 686 Ft | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (576 Ft) | 499 Ft | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,822 (145,608 Ft) | 149,958 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.52 (37 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,038 (15,390 Ft) | 12,483 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (894 Ft) | 1,392 Ft | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Hungary
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