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$ 219 (3,151 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 121 (1,736 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (792 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (303 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (505 Ft) | 612 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (351 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (1,044 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (577 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (354 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (352 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (3,369 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (432 Ft) | 447 Ft | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (295 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 83% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,946 (272,599 Ft) | 308,530 Ft | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,646 (124,393 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,030 (14,815 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,158 (146,149 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,175 (74,461 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 734 (10,562 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (5,448 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,821 (98,142 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,068 (29,752 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (1,424 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (1,312 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 840 (12,086 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (9,386 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,510 (21,725 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,119 (16,098 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 348,644 (5,016,333 Ft) | 6,763,580 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (271 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 538 (7,746 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (1,177 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (2,628 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (7,533 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (1,147 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (716 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (796 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (438 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (417 Ft) | 494 Ft | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 187 (2,696 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 305 (4,394 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (2,160 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 841 (12,107 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 683 (9,833 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (1,798 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (1,020 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (562 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,309 (148,320 Ft) | 173,185 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (38 Ft) | 32 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 982 (14,124 Ft) | 11,019 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (885 Ft) | 1,437 Ft | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Hungary
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