Cost of living in Mexico compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 218 (€9) | €14 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 121 (€4.80) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (€2.19) | €4.59 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.84) | €1.04 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.40) | €3.20 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.97) | €2.38 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (€2.88) | €4.59 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.60) | €2.21 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (€0.98) | €1.21 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€0.97) | €2.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 233 (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.20) | €2.29 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.82) | €1.33 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 70% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,902 (€753) | €2,239 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,594 (€342) | €1,764 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,030 (€41) | €157 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,105 (€403) | €1,539 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,169 (€206) | €1,293 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 734 (€29) | €89 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (€15) | €33 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,821 (€272) | €354 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,068 (€82) | €108 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (€3.94) | €7 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (€3.63) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 840 (€33) | €70 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (€26) | €32 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,510 (€60) | €82 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,119 (€45) | €87 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 72% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 348,644 (€13,891) | €26,934 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.75) | €1.29 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 538 (€21) | €133 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (€3.26) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (€7) | €14 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (€21) | €57 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (€3.18) | €4.83 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (€1.98) | €3.04 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.20) | €4.50 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.21) | €2.01 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.15) | €2.35 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (€7) | €19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 55% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 305 (€12) | €40 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (€5.99) | €22 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 841 (€34) | €109 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 683 (€27) | €63 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 126 (€5.01) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (€2.83) | €3.64 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (€1.56) | €6 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,309 (€411) | €411 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (€0.10) | €0.36 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 987 (€39) | €45 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (€2.45) | €14 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,862 prices entered by 1,340 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 63% cheaper than in Ireland
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