Cost of living in Mexico compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 44% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 225 (€9) | €15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 121 (€5.08) | €9 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (€2.28) | €4.82 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (€0.89) | €1.07 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (€1.47) | €3.21 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (€0.97) | €2.46 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 70 (€2.93) | €4.71 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (€1.70) | €2.26 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (€1.02) | €1.27 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (€1.00) | €2.45 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (€1.26) | €2.40 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (€0.86) | €1.65 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 68% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,265 (€807) | €2,210 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,737 (€366) | €1,757 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,060 (€44) | €137 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,274 (€431) | €1,586 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,194 (€218) | €1,336 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 677 (€28) | €87 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 384 (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,733 (€282) | €362 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,038 (€85) | €114 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (€4.14) | €6 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 92 (€3.86) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 856 (€36) | €66 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 662 (€28) | €27 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,515 (€63) | €78 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,154 (€48) | €88 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 70% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 356,257 (€14,929) | €27,683 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.80) | €1.30 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 546 (€23) | €127 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 54% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (€3.32) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 185 (€8) | €28 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (€22) | €57 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (€3.36) | €4.39 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.06) | €3.13 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.38) | €4.19 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (€1.27) | €1.89 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (€1.21) | €2.20 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 58% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 308 (€13) | €42 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 860 (€36) | €99 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 676 (€28) | €61 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (€5.23) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (€3.00) | €3.58 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (€1.66) | €6 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,768 (€451) | €519 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.05 (€0.13) | €0.60 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 985 (€41) | €45 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (€2.60) | €14 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,654 prices entered by 1,400 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 62% cheaper than in Ireland
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