Cost of living in Mexico compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 209 (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 117 (€4.71) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (€2.12) | €4.70 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.83) | €1.04 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (€1.36) | €3.53 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.00) | €2.40 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (€2.86) | €5.00 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (€1.60) | €2.16 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€0.96) | €1.16 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (€0.91) | €2.67 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.19) | €2.39 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€0.80) | €1.45 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 71% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,855 (€756) | €2,331 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,459 (€339) | €1,746 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,136 (€46) | €157 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,095 (€405) | €1,559 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,966 (€199) | €1,241 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 782 (€31) | €93 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 380 (€15) | €37 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,373 (€295) | €375 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,038 (€82) | €112 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 (€4.11) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (€3.56) | €14 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 851 (€34) | €62 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 631 (€25) | €37 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,509 (€60) | €90 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,135 (€45) | €94 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 73% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 335,798 (€13,458) | €26,736 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.78) | €1.37 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 517 (€21) | €130 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (€3.14) | €5.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 175 (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 530 (€21) | €58 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 73 (€2.93) | €4.83 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (€2.03) | €2.83 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.19) | €4.50 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.17) | €2.09 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.18) | €2.21 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (€8) | €18 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 56% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 328 (€13) | €40 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 142 (€5.71) | €23 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 908 (€36) | €103 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 676 (€27) | €72 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (€4.89) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 69 (€2.77) | €3.85 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (€1.56) | €5.92 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,835 (€394) | €411 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.74 (€0.11) | €0.39 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,046 (€42) | €45 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (€2.43) | €13 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,653 prices entered by 1,463 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 63% cheaper than in Ireland
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