Cost of living in Mexico compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Mexico | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 256 (€13) | €16 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 145 (€7) | €9 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (€3.27) | €5.33 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (€1.22) | €1.32 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (€2.09) | €4.05 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.27) | €3.27 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 77 (€3.87) | €5.65 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (€2.38) | €2.35 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (€1.49) | €1.39 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (€1.28) | €2.97 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 288 (€15) | €13 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (€1.71) | €2.75 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€1.10) | €1.44 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 66% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Mexico | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,526 (€934) | €2,467 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,930 (€450) | €1,987 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,034 (€52) | €208 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,786 (€594) | €1,850 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,405 (€323) | €1,412 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 697 (€35) | €166 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (€19) | €44 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,499 (€378) | €444 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,438 (€123) | €92 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (€5.50) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 117 (€5.91) | €17 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Mexico | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 919 (€46) | €73 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (€35) | €37 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,608 (€81) | €82 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,264 (€64) | €98 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Mexico | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 351,948 (€17,744) | €30,391 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (€1.12) | €1.92 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 539 (€27) | €107 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Mexico | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 85 (€4.26) | €5.22 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (€9) | €27 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 598 (€30) | €59 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 73 (€3.67) | €4.73 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.87) | €3.81 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€3.20) | €5.88 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (€1.63) | €2.72 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (€1.74) | €2.90 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 221 (€11) | €19 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Mexico | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 351 (€18) | €47 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 160 (€8) | €25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 868 (€44) | €94 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 754 (€38) | €71 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 145 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (€4.25) | €3.82 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (€2.18) | €6 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,843 (€647) | €558 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (€0.13) | €0.29 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 876 (€44) | €39 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 70 (€3.51) | €15 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,077 prices entered by 1,141 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 53% cheaper than in Ireland
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