Cost of living in Mexico compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 46% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (6,620 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | + 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (3,460 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (1,507 Ft) | 969 Ft | + 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (601 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (1,007 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (648 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (2,033 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (1,073 Ft) | 543 Ft | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (763 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (645 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (6,030 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 184% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (769 Ft) | 638 Ft | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (547 Ft) | 394 Ft | + 39% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 11% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (486,217 Ft) | 346,882 Ft | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (248,514 Ft) | 255,163 Ft | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (27,200 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (293,784 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (165,204 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (19,148 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (9,321 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (135,245 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (58,530 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (2,480 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (2,571 Ft) | 3,830 Ft | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (21,109 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (14,928 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (37,766 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (29,645 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (8,104,138 Ft) | 10,249,600 Ft | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (497 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (12,582 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | + 30% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (2,012 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (4,705 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (15,007 Ft) | 20,303 Ft | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (1,709 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (1,355 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (1,494 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (761 Ft) | 850 Ft | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (734 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (5,602 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | + 18% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 11% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Mexico | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (8,548 Ft) | 10,182 Ft | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (3,542 Ft) | 5,014 Ft | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (17,882 Ft) | 16,653 Ft | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (19,501 Ft) | 16,679 Ft | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (3,865 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (1,750 Ft) | 816 Ft | + 114% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (1,047 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (240,930 Ft) | 246,317 Ft | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (53 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (19,151 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (1,600 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in Hungary
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